HARTFORD, Conn. — Police in Hartford say they are investigating a crash that killed a city man on Sunday afternoon.
The deadly collision happened shortly before 3 p.m. near the intersection of Main Street and Cleveland Avenue in the city's North End. Three vehicles were involved.
Responding officers found 46-year-old Jason Lewis of Hartford in a Nissan Altima, suffering from serious injuries. He was transported to the hospital, but unfortunately was pronounced deceased a short time later.
Police say their investigation revealed that Lewis was traveling north on Main Street when his vehicle made contact with the rear of another northbound vehicle in the area of 2964 Main Street. Due to this accident, the Altima entered the southbound lane, where the victim’s vehicle struck another car traveling south.
The operator of the southbound car was transported to an area hospital for treatment, and is listed in stable condition. There were no other injuries reported.
The Hartford Police Crime Scene Division responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
