Crime & Safety
Man Killed After Crash Into Utility Pole In Bristol; ID Released
A man is dead following an accident in Bristol on Wednesday, according to reports.
BRISTOL, CT — A man is dead after he crashed into a utility pole in Bristol on Wednesday night, WFSB 3-TV reported.
Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle accident in the area of Broad and Todd streets shortly before 9 p.m. Police found an unresponsive man in the vehicle.
Officers began providing medical aid until EMS arrived. The man was taken to Bristol Health but later declared dead due to his injuries, according to FOX 61.
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The driver was identified as Jonathan Whittle, 31, of Bristol.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
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