Driver Seriously Injured In Crash With Tractor-Trailer: Hamden Police

HAMDEN, CT — A 22-year-old Darien woman was extricated from her vehicle and taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital with serious injuries after colliding with a tractor-trailer early Friday morning in Hamden, according to police. At about 1 a.m. on Sept. 29, Hamden Police responded to the area of Whitney Avenue and Lovig Lane on the report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries, according to Capt. Ronald Smith.

Smith said a preliminary investigation revealed that a vehicle, which was operated by a 22-year-old Darien woman, crossed the “center divider line” and collided with a tractor-trailer. (To sign up for Hamden breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

The Hamden Fire Department responded and extricated her from her vehicle. She was transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital with serious injuries, according to Smith.

The victim’s identity hasn’t been released by police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Gregg Curran of the Hamden Police Department Traffic Division at (203) 230-4036.

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