One fatality in Route 5 crash in Enfield

ENFIELD, Conn (WTNH) — A passenger in an SUV was pronounced deceased after a collision with a pick-up truck Friday afternoon in Enfield.

The crash occurred exactly at 1:39 p.m. on Enfield St. just North of South Rd. The Enfield Police Department’s Traffic Division closed Route 5 in the areas of Enfield St., Post Office Rd., Nutmeg Ave., and Phoenix Ave. to carry out an investigation.

Officials initially described the crash as “serious,” and it later resulted in the death of one passenger and serious injuries to a driver, both of whom were occupants of the SUV.

The SUV passenger was 62-year-old Patricia Carey, who was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the pick-up truck, a 27-year-old male, received medical treatment at St. Francis Hospital.

The crash remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call Officer Ragion at 860-763-8920.

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