Crime & Safety

Volkswagen Jetta Ends Up On Sidewalk After Crash: Middletown PD

The investigation determined the Volkswagen was traveling east on Washington Street when it ran a red light, police said.

On Sunday, Oct. 1, around 7:15 a.m., a motor vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Main Street and Washington Street, police said.
On Sunday, Oct. 1, around 7:15 a.m., a motor vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Main Street and Washington Street, police said. (Saul Flores/Patch)

MIDDLETOWN, CT – A Volkswagen ended up on the sidewalk after crashing into a pedestrian control signal, Middletown Police Department said.

On Sunday, Oct. 1, around 7:15 a.m., a motor vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Main Street and Washington Street, police said.

The vehicles, a white Dodge 1500 Pickup Truck and a Red Volkswagen Jetta sustained heavy damage, police said.

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The investigation determined that the Volkswagen was traveling east on Washington Street when it ran a red light and crashed into the Dodge that was traveling north on Main Street, police said.

The Volkswagen came to final rest on the sidewalk after it crashed into a pedestrian control signal, police said.

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The occupants were treated at Middlesex Hospital and Hartford Hospital for minor injuries sustained in the collision, police said.

The investigation is ongoing, and witnesses are asked to contact Officer Zadjura of the Middletown Police Traffic Unit at 860-638-4000.

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