SUV Hits Bridge Abutment In Southington

SOUTHINGTON, CT — A sport utility vehicle crashed into a bridge abutment Sunday in Southington, police said.

The crash took place at 5:45 p.m. in the area of Canal Street and Atwater Street, police said.

Police said that an SUV with a single occupant was traveling north on Canal Street when it traveled off the road and struck a bridge abutment.

The driver, later identified as 59-year-old Jeffrey Lee, of Southington, suffered serious injuries and was transported He was listed in critical condition Monday morning, police said.

Police said anyone with information on the crash can contact them at 860-621-0101, or by email at blanza@southingtonpolice.org.