Police Investigating Fatal Crash in New Britain

Police are investigating a fatal crash in New Britain Tuesday morning.

Emergency crews responded to Grand Street and Walnut Hill Park Road after a vehicle went off Park Road and into the wooded area.

The driver, a 48-year-old New Britain man, sustained injuries from the crash, but police said it was reported that he was experiencing apparent medical issues just before the crash. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment, where he was later pronounced dead, according to police. Authorities have not released his name.

The passenger, a 45-year-old New Britain man sustained minor injuries and was treated at an area hospital and released. No charges have been filed.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with additional information or who witnessed the crash is asked to call Sergeant Steven King at (860) 826-3071.

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