Winchester

Grandfather, Grandson Killed in Winchester Crash: Police

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An 84-year-old and his 16-year-old grandson were killed in a crash on Route 44 in Winchester Tuesday night, according to police.

The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. near Coe Street.

According to police, a car being driven eastbound on Route 44 attempted to pass a box truck on the same side of the road. The car crossed the yellow line into the westbound lane and collided head on with an SUV being driven by 84-year-old William O'Leary, of Plymouth.

O'Leary was killed in the crash.

O'Leary's 16-year-old grandson was also killed in the crash. Police did not release his identity at the request of his family due to his age.

The passenger in the car that attempted to pass the truck sustained serious injuries and was taken to Hartford Hospital. The driver sustained minor injuries, police said.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to call Winchester police at (860) 379-2721.

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