NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Hamden man driving a Tesla died early Tuesday morning after crashing into nine cars in New Haven, police said.
Christopher Andreozzi, 35, was traveling at a high rate of speed on Nicoll Street near Eagle Street in New Haven around 7:50 a.m. Tuesday when he crashed into seven parked vehicles and two other moving vehicles, according to police.
Andreozzi was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital and was declared dead soon after. The two other drivers hit were taken to the hospital for minor injuries, police said.
The New Haven Police Department's Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the scene to begin its investigation. They spoke with witnesses and obtained video surveillance footage.
The investigation will take some time and will include a mechanical inspection of the Tesla, police said.
Anyone who witnessed this crash or who may have information valuable to the investigators is urged to contact police via phone at 203-946-6304 or through the Department's anonymous tip-line at 866-888-TIPS (8477).
---
Have a story idea or something on your mind you want to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at newstips@fox61.com
----
HERE ARE MORE WAYS TO GET FOX61 NEWS
Download the FOX61 News APP
iTunes: Click here to download
Google Play: Click here to download
Stream Live on ROKU: Add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching FOX61.
Steam Live on FIRE TV: Search ‘FOX61’ and click ‘Get’ to download.
