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Police investigating fatal 3-car crash in Hartford

The accident caused delays and police said the intersection would be will be shut down for a time.

HARTFORD, Conn. — Police are investigating a fatal 3-car crash in Hartford Wednesday. 

Police said the crash happened at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Brown Street. Officers responded to the scene at around 10:53 a.m.

Upon arrival, police found a Dodge Caravan, a Lexus LS460 and a Dodge Charger involved in the crash.

The Dodge Caravan driver, identified as Jesus Torres, 58, of Hartford was transported to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Occupants of the Lexus were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. An occupant of the Dodge Charger went to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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The crash caused delays and police said the intersection would be will be shut down for a time. 

Preston Street and South Street are open for detours.

The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with any information regarding the case is asked to call the HPD Tip Line at 860-722-TIPS (8477).

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Doug Stewart is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. He can be reached at dstewart@fox61.com.

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