West Hartford Woman Injured in Crash on New Britain Avenue

A 65-year-old woman is in the hospital following a crash on New Britain Avenue in West Hartford earlier today.

Police said the collision happened around 1 p.m. Wednesday when Laura Rosario, of West Hartford, was driving eastbound on New Britain Avenue. Dung Nguyen, 71, of Windsor, was traveling in the opposite direction and turned left onto Hollywood Avenue, cutting into Rosario’s path.

Neither driver could avoid the crash, according to police. Rosario was taken to Hartford Hospital for treatment of injuries. Her condition is unknown.

The cars were both heavily damaged and were towed from the scene, police said. No other people were involved in the crash.

Nguyen was issued an infraction for failure to grant right-of-way while making a left turn.

West Hartford police are actively investigating.


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