Crime & Safety

Middletown Man Dies in Accident on I-91

The accident occurred on I-91 near the Cromwell/Rocky Hill line on Thursday, March 3.

A Thursday, March 3, accident claimed the life of a 25-year-old man from Middletown.

According to the Hartford Courant, Jemel Williams was driving a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle when he reportedly lost control and hit a vehicle in the highway’s center lane.

The car traveled off the highway and struck a tree. Williams was declared deceased at the scene and passenger Brandon Stewart was taken to Hartford Hospital by Life Star.

He is in critical condition. The driver of a second vehicle involved in the accident reportedly did not sustain any injuries.

Anyone with information on the accident is asked to contact Troop H at 860-534-1000.

Click here to read the full report from the Hartford Courant.

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