One person has died after a three car crash in West Haven early Saturday morning.
West Haven Police said they were called to a three car crash on Elm Street near First Avenue around 6:30 a.m.
Officers said a van hit two parked vehicles and then caught on fire. The van was on fire when police and fire personnel arrived.
An occupant in the van, who police believe was the driver, has died. Police said the person's identity and cause and manner of death are unknown.
The cause of the car fire is being investigated.
Members of the West Haven Police Department Major Accident Squad and Detective Division are on scene with the West Haven Fire Marshal and members of the State Police Fire Marshal to assist with the investigation.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area on Elm Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue. The roadway will be closed to traffic until the investigation is complete. Police said the investigation is expected to be lengthy so the road may remain closed until Saturday afternoon.
