Cops Identify 3 Killed In Manchester Crash

MANCHESTER, CT — Police have identified the three people who lost their lives in a fiery car crash on Center Street in Manchester early Saturday morning, NBC CT reported.

Devon Smith, 17, William King, 18, and Bernaria Mickens, 21, all of Manchester, have been identified as the victims.

Police told the station they are not releasing the names of the driver or front-seat passenger because they are younger than 18 and the investigation is pending. They either went to or were attending Manchester High School, authorities said.

The car was traveling eastbound on Center Street around 1:20 a.m. Saturday when it crashed into a utility pole.

The driver and front-seat passenger sustained injuries that were deemed to be non-life threatening, but three passengers in the backseat were killed.

Roadside vigils have been set up near the crash site, and students have been gathering at them since Saturday.

School officials said they have made counseling service available for any student who needs them.

A memorial was staged on Monday in conjunction with the town youth services bureau.

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