Crime & Safety

16-Year-Old Dies in East Haven Accident

The accident occurred Friday afternoon and a second person sustained serious injuries.

EAST HAVEN, CT - East Haven police said late Friday that a 16-year-old has died as a result of an accident sustained Friday afternoon.

Police said the accident occurred at 2:26 p.m. on South End Road as two cars collided head on.

Two people were transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital and the 16-year-old died as a result of their injuries, police said. A second person sustained serious injuries. The drivers were the lone occupants of their vehicles.

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At this time no names are being listed by police.

Police are investigating the accident. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 203.468.3820.

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