MERIDEN, Conn. — One woman was killed in a single car crash Sunday.
Police said a woman was died after the car she was driving hit an utility pole Kensington Avenue at Gracey Avenue.
Police said a 2016 Buick Verano, operated by an elderly female driver was located with moderate left front damage up against a telephone pole in front of 20 Kensington Ave. They said the car was traveling south on Gracey Ave approaching the intersection of Kensington Ave. The Buick continued across Kensington Ave when it struck a telephone pole.
The woman was locked inside the car, a passerby smashed the rear window to gain access into the car and assist the woman. She was treated at the scene by Meriden Fire Department and Hunters Ambulance personnel, and taken to MidState Medical Center. She was later pronounced deceased at MidState Medical Center. The name of the driver will be released at a later time pending notification of next of kin.
This crash is being investigated by the Meriden Police Accident Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses are asked to call the Meriden Police Department with any information at 203-630-6201
