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Hamden Man Has Died After Crash in New Haven

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NBC Connecticut

A 73-year-old Hamden man has died after a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in New Haven, according to police.

Police responded to the intersection of Chapel Street and Central Avenue around 12:15 p.m. and found that a Ford van and Honda had collided.

Both drivers were taken to the hospital, where the driver of the Honda was pronounced dead. Police identified him as 73-year-old Manuel Rodrigues, of Hamden.

The driver of the Ford van is in stable condition, according to police.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the New Haven Police Department Investigative Services Division at 203-946-6304.

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