New Haven Man, 34, Killed In Rollover Crash In Meriden

A Connecticut man was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 91.

A New Haven man was killed after his vehicle veered off the highway and hit a tree stump.
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03/04/2024 12:30 p.m.

The incident took place in New Haven County around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3 in Meriden.

According to Connecticut State Police, the man, identified as Charles Davenport, age 31, of New Haven, was driving a 2023 Kia Niro southbound when he veered onto the left shoulder, plowed into the grassy median, and rolled over before hitting a tree stump.

Davenport was pronounced dead at the scene, state police said.

An investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information or a dashboard camera is asked to contact Trooper Michael Dean at 860-534-1098 or email at michael.dean@ct.gov.

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