Young Boxing Star Killed In West Haven Crash: UPDATE

WEST HAVEN, CT — One person has died and two others are in critical condition after an early morning accident on Sunday, West Haven Police said. Police identified the deceased as Luis Rosa, 26, of New Haven. Rosa was seen as an up-and-coming boxing star and compiled a 23-1 record, WTNH News 8 reports. Rosa recently fought for the WBC Intercontinental Championship.

Police responded to Meloy Road at its intersection with Baker Street at 2:13 a.m. this morning for a motor vehicle crash involving a fatality. Preliminary investigation suggests that a Honda was heading Southbound on Meloy Road and crossed over into the northbound lane, striking an Acura traveling northbound, police sad.

Two people remain in critical condition. More info will be released when available, police said.

According to BoxingScene.com, Rosa fought largely in New York and won 11 fights via knockout. Rosa lost his last fight in November in a very close decision for the title. His fights aired on Showtime and HBO.

Lou DiBella, Rosa's promoter, commented on the tragic news via social media.