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17-Year-Old Dies After Crashing Pickup Truck In Connecticut

An investigation is underway after a 17-year-old died in a single-vehicle crash in Connecticut. 

Hartford Turnpike in Hampton

Hartford Turnpike in Hampton

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A 2003 Dodge Dakota SXT was traveling west in Windham County near 407 Hartford Turnpike in Hampton at about 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, when it left the westbound lane and traveled into the eastbound lane, according to Connecticut State Police.

The Dodge struck a metal beam guide rail and continued west into the eastbound shoulder, where it struck several trees, police said. 

The driver, identified as Fabian Rafael Sosa-Mangual, of Willimantic, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered fatal injuries, authorities said. 

Police said he was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

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