Branford Man, 25, Killed In Overnight New Haven Crash: Police

NEW HAVEN, CT —A 25-year-old Branford man, a passenger in a car involved in a 2-vehicle crash in New Haven overnight, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Just before 1 a.m. Friday, police were dispatched to the intersection of Trumbull and Orange streets and found two vehicles which crashed in the intersection; a grey Volvo, being operated by a 25-year-old Milford man, and a white Ford E450 box truck, being operated by a 30-year-old Naugatuck man, according to police spokesperson Officer Scott Shumway.

American Medical Response transported both operators to Yale New Haven Hospital where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, he said. The passenger in the Volvo, identified as 25-year-old Max Peters of Branford, was pronounced deceased at the scene, Shumway said.

The New Haven Police Department Accident Reconstruction Team responded to the scene and is leading the investigation.

Police ask that any witnesses who have not yet spoken with the Police contact the New Haven Police Department Investigative Services Division at 203-946-6304. Callers may remain anonymous or submit tips anonymously by calling 1-866-888-TIPS(8477), or email to ECIC@newhavenct.gov.