A New Haven man died after a crash on Route 69 in Woodbridge on New Year's Eve.
Woodbridge police identified the driver who died as 39-year-old Rufus Smith, of New Haven.
Police said the crash happened around 10 p.m. when the 2001 Lexus sedan Smith was driving crossed over into the southbound lane near the intersection of Clark Road and hit a utility pole.
Firefighters extricated Smith, who was later pronounced dead.
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Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Woodbridge Police Department at (203) 387-2511.
