Victim Identified In Fatal Crash On I-91 In Wallingford: UPDATE

WALLINGFORD, CT — A West Haven man was killed in a crash on I-91 South in Wallingford early Wednesday morning. State Police say Korie A. Yu, 28, of Templeton Street, was hospitalized after crashing into a tree off the median at about 2:30 a.m. and later died from his injuries.

Yu was operating a 2005 Toyota Camry southbound on I-91 near Exit 14 in the left lane when he lost control of the vehicle and went off the roadway into the median and struck a tree, according to police. Yu was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries, police said.

The southbound side of I-91 was closed for several hours while police conducted the investigation. The Wallingford Fire Department and emergency medical personnel assisted with the accident, police said.

The accident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact State Police at 203-393-4200 ext. 3025.

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