1 Dead After Head-On Crash With Fire Department Vehicle: Police

NEW HAVEN, CT — A driver died after a Saturday night crash with a New Haven Fire Department vehicle, according to police.

The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m., when a fire department SUV was traveling west on Hemingway Street, approaching Russell Street, and an eastbound Honda Accord, also on Hemingway Street, swerved over the double line, causing a head-on collision, police said.

Fire personnel involved in the crash rendered aid to the Honda’s driver, administering Narcan for what appeared to be a medical emergency, according to police. Everyone involved in the crash was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital and the driver of the Honda died of his injuries, police said.

Anyone who saw the collision or has information about what happened is asked to call 203-946-6304 or anonymously call 866-888-8477, according to police.