1 dead in three-vehicle crash in New Haven – NBC Connecticut

One person was killed in a three-vehicle accident in New Haven early Saturday morning.

Just before 2 a.m., officers responded to a report of a three-vehicle crash at Middletown Avenue and Barnes Avenue.

On Middletown Avenue, police found a silver Hyundai with severe front-end damage, a silver Infiniti with severe front-end damage, and a gray Ford with minor front-end damage.

Authorities said numerous people from the vehicles were taken to hospital with injuries ranging from life-threatening to minor. Police did not release the exact number of injured.

According to police, a passenger in the Hyundai suffered serious injuries in the accident and was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the person was not released.

The Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating the accident. Anyone with information is asked to call (203) 946-6304 or the department’s anonymous tip line at 866-888-TIPS.