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Police seek witnesses of head-on crash that left 1 dead, 4 hurt in Derby

NBC Connecticut

A woman has died as a result of an accident in Derby. It happened during the evening hours Friday on Roosevelt Drive.

Officials say two cars, one of which was occupied by a family of four, collided head-on.

The woman that died was among the family of four. The other three family members suffered unspecified injuries.

Authorities noted that the driver of the other car was also injured.

Of the four that were hurt, two were transported to trauma centers and the other two were sent to a nearby hospital.

A firefighter was bit by the family of four's dog while on scene, but is expected to be OK.

Police are looking to speak with anyone who witnessed the crash. Investigators believe there is still a witness or witnesses out there who may have seen one the vehicles involved in the crash drive erratically right before the crash.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Tirado at 203-735-7811 ext. 583 or by email at Jonathan.Tirado@derbypd.org.

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