25-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle CT Crash

A crash between a box truck and a Volvo left a 25-year-old Connecticut man dead.

The area of the fatal crash.
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12/16/2022 4:00 p.m.

The crash took place in New Haven around 1 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 16 at the intersection of Trumbull Street and Orange Street.

According to Officer Scott Shumway, of the New Haven Police Department, officers responding to the area located two vehicles in the intersection; a grey Volvo, being operated by a 25-year-old Milford man, and a white Ford E450 box truck, being operated by a 30-year-old Naugatuck man.

American Medical Response transported both drivers to Yale New Haven Hospital where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, Shumway said.

The passenger in the Volvo, identified as 25-year-old Max Peters of Branford, was pronounced dead at the scene, he said.

The New Haven Police Department Accident Reconstruction Team responded to the scene and is leading the investigation.

Police ask that any witnesses contact the New Haven Police Department at 203-946-6304.

Callers may remain anonymous or submit tips anonymously by calling 1-866-888-TIPS(8477) or email to ECIC@newhavenct.gov.

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