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

A 19-year-old Connecticut resident was killed in an early morning two-vehicle crash.

The area of the fatal crash.
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10/18/2022 11:45 a.m.

The crash took place in New Haven County around 5:20 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18 in Waterbury.

According to Waterbury Police Lt. Ryan Bessette, officers responded to the area of 885 Watertown Ave., and found two vehicles, with both drivers injured.

One of the drivers received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. The other, identified as a 19-year-old Waterbury resident, died from his injuries at an area hospital, Bessette said.

A parked unoccupied vehicle was also struck and sustained damage during this accident, he added.

The accident is under investigation by the Waterbury Police Department Crash Reconstruction Unit.

The area of Watertown Avenue from Tomkins Street was closed for several hours.

Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact the CRU unit at (203) 346-3975.

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