Crime & Safety
IDs Released Of 2 People Killed In Waterbury Accident: UPDATE
A 10-year-old also suffered serious injuries in the accident. Two others were injured too.
WATERBURY, CT — Police say Norman Roberts, 32, of Waterbury and George Martinez, also of Waterbury were killed when their vehicles collided head-on Chase Avenue near Homer Street around 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, according to NBC Connecticut.
Martinez's 10-year-old daughter suffered serious injuries in the accident, while another daughter, 18, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The 10-year-old was initially listed in critical condition but has been upgraded to stable condition. Passenger, Zairano Martinez, 43, was also injured in the accident, NBC reports.
Roberts was driving a 2017 Hyundai Elantra at the time of the accident and Martinez drove a 1999 Subaru Forrester. Police are continuing to investigate the accident.
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WFSB 3 TV reports that a small memorial has been created near the accident scene. Additionally, police are unsure currently what caused the accident.
A candle memorial is set up on Homer St in #Waterbury by scene of double fatal head on collision. https://t.co/TaFrLfsUgZ #NBCCT pic.twitter.com/wU05fpZtAb
— Justin Schecker (@jscheckerNBCCT) August 3, 2017
For more details, please read the NBC Connecticut story here.
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Double fatal car crash in Waterbury at the corner of Homer and Waterville Street #Fox61 pic.twitter.com/js3TaDBhqk
— Ike Ejiochi (@IkeEjiochi) August 3, 2017
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