Newington

Police ID 2 Killed in 4-Vehicle Crash on Route 175 in Newington

NBC Connecticut

Police have identified two people who were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Route 175 in Newington on Sunday morning.

Officers said the four-vehicle crash happened shortly after 9:30 a.m. on East Cedar Street, also known as Route 175.

Investigators have identified the two people who died as 61-year-old Mark Steiner, of East Hampton; and 29-year-old Alexis Soto, of Wethersfield.

A third person who suffered serious injuries was transported to a local hospital for treatment, authorities said.

The road was closed from Route 5 to Hawley Street. It has since reopened.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call Officer Eric Chapdelaine at (860) 594-6238.

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