Police to File Charges in Crash That Killed 1, Injured 8

New Haven police are investigating a crash that killed one person and injured eight others, including a 12-year-old boy, and said they expect to file charges.

Three cars collided at the intersection of Howard Avenue and South Frontage Road around 9:50 p.m. Friday, according to police. The front passenger of a Honda CRV, identified as Manuel Portillo, 65, died at the scene.

A toddler and two children, including a 12-year-old boy, were also passengers in the Honda, which was carrying a total of six people. Police said the 12-year-old was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital in critical condition. His condition has since been upgraded to stable.

Police said a 42-year-old woman was driving the Honda, a 53-year-old man was driving a Volkswagen and a 37-year-old man was driving a Mercedes Benz. 

Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage. Police said they expect to file charges.

Police ask any witnesses to call New Haven Police Department's crash team at 203-946-6304 or the department's non-emergency number at 203-946-6316.

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