Canterbury

Police ID Woman Killed in Crash in Canterbury

A 60-year-old Brooklyn, Connecticut woman died after a two-vehicle crash on South Canterbury Road (Route 169) in Canterbury Friday.

Crews at the scene reported one fatality in the crash near the intersection of Phinney Lane just before 3:30 p.m.

State police have identified the woman as 69-year-old Vivian Sanchez, of Brooklyn, Connecticut.

Three people in the Dodge Grand Caravan she was driving were injured and transported to Backus Hospital.

The other driver, 37-year-old Karin McAllister, of Thompson, sustained serious injuries and was also transported to Backus Hospital, according to state police.

Police are investigating and ask anyone with information to call Troop D at 860-779-4900.

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