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2 killed, including 2-year-old passenger, in West Hartford crash

Police said a car driving westbound in the area lost control and crossed onto the other side of the highway.
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WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — A Bristol woman and a toddler are dead after a crash in West Hartford. 

State police said the crash happened on Interstate 84 eastbound just after 8 p.m. According to officials, 26-year-old Natalia Dudzinski was driving a Subaru Impreza Sport just east of exit 33 in the left lane of three. 

A dump truck was driving in the center lane just behind Dudzinski, and a third vehicle, a Volkswagen Jetta, was driving westbound on the other side of the highway just before the exit 44 ramp. 

State police said the driver of the Jetta, for an unknown reason, lost control. The Jetta crossed the grassy median and drove into the left lane of I-84. 

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There, the Jetta collided with Dudzinski's car, and both crossed into the center lane, crashing into the truck. 

Police said that Dudzinski and 2-year-old Malika Scott, who was a passenger in the Impreza, were pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver did not report any injuries, and the driver of the Jetta was taken to Hartford Hospital with minor injuries, according to officials. 

The crash remains under investigation and anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to call Trooper Michael dean at Troop H at 860-534-1098 or email michael.dean@ct.gov. 

State police also ask if you have a vehicle that is equipped with a dashcam and driving through the area at the time, to also contact Trooper Dean. 

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