Traffic & Transit

2 Teens Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree In Hartford: Report

A passenger was also critically injured in the accident.

Two teenagers were killed in a motor vehicle accident​ just after midnight Saturday, according to media reports.
Two teenagers were killed in a motor vehicle accident​ just after midnight Saturday, according to media reports. (Patch Graphic )

HARTFORD, CT — Two teenagers were killed in a motor vehicle accident just after midnight Saturday, according to media reports.

The accident occurred at Tower Avenue near Wavery Street and a 2005 Accura TL ended up striking a tree, NBC Connecticut reports.

The two people killed are: Omar Lawrence, 17, and Shamar Williams, 19, both of Hartford, Fox 61 reports. Lawrence was the driver. A 22-year-old male passenger was critically injured.

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The accident is under investigation. If you have any information call police at (860) 722-8477.

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