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One Dead Crash on Route 17 in Durham

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NBC Connecticut

A 34-year-old Hamden man had died after a crash on Route 17 in Durham Thursday evening, according to Connecticut State Police.

State police said Steven Jefferson, 34, of Hamden, was heading north near Indian Lane at 4:47 p.m. when he crossed over into the southbound lane and his Toyota Camry hit a Nissan Altima head-on.   

The Nissan spun out and hit a GMC Sierra, state police said.

Jefferson was found unresponsive in his car and he was transported to Middlesex Hospital, where he died at 5:31 p.m., according to state police.

The drivers of the two other vehicles were also taken to hospitals. State police said their injuries are not life-threatening.

Anyone who saw the crash or who has information or video is asked to call Troop F at 860-399-2100.

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