Hamden Man Killed In Crash On I-91 In New Haven: Police

NEW HAVEN, CT — A Hamden man was killed in a crash on I-91 in New Haven on Monday afternoon, according to Connecticut State Police.

The crash happened around 12:45 p.m. in the area of Exit 2 on I-91 South.

Police said an investigation found that Segundo Manuel Guaman, 59, was driving his 2002 Toyota Camry in the left lane of four travel lanes on I-91 South near Exit 2.

The Camry then veered toward the right across all other lanes “for an unknown reason” and struck the Exit 2 off-ramp sign, and a light pole before coming to a final rest after striking a highway gantry post, according to police.

Police said Guaman was unresponsive at the scene and taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

I-91 South was closed for about three hours near Exit 2, according to police.

Police are continuing to investigate the crash. Any witnesses are asked to contact Trooper Michael Trudeau at 203-696-2500 or Michael.Trudeau@ct.gov.

Anyone who was driving through the area at the time of the crash and might have dashcam video is also asked to contact Trudeau.