6 August, 2018 – CRASH INVESTIGATION
At 11:37 AM, Firefighter/ EMTs were dispatched to Howard Avenue at First Street regarding a reported pedestrian/ vehicle crash. Police responded to conduct the investigation.
Daycare workers had tried stopping traffic to allow the children in their care to cross Howard Avenue. Two children (believed to be between 3 and 5 years old) were struck by a motorist as they tried to cross.
The motorist stopped and has cooperated with the investigation. The children have been taken to the Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Both have remained conscious and alert.
The investigation is on-going. No conclusion has yet been determined as to fault
