Elderly Driver Dies After Hitting 2 Other Vehicles In Manchester: Police

MANCHESTER, CT — An elderly driver later died after crashing into a pair of vehicles in Manchester Tuesday morning, police said.

At 7:26 a.m. Tuesday, officers went to the area of 186 East Center St. to investigate a crash.

According to an incident report, a vehicle heading east with an 83-year-old Manchester resident driving hit a parked vehicle on the right-hand shoulder before colliding with another eastbound vehicle, according to an incident report.

Police said early indications are that the 83-year-old suffered a medical emergency while driving.

A Manchester fire crew arrived at the scene and initiated life-saving measures before the 83-year-old was taken to an area hospital, according to an incident report. The 83-year-old was later pronounced dead at the hospital, according to an incident report.

The Manchester Police Department Traffic Unit continued to investigate the crash into Tuesday afternoon. Anyone who may have witnessed the accident can call Officer Nick Sinopoli at 860-533-8630.