Traffic & Transit

Newington Man Dies In Hartford Crash

Jacob Uterstaedt, 26, of Newington, died in a head-on crash in Hartford, according to reports.

Another person was hospitalized after the crash.
Another person was hospitalized after the crash. (Patch graphic)

NEWINGTON, CT — A man died in a crash in Hartford Sunday morning, according to FOX 61. The deceased was identified as Jacob Uterstaedt, 26, of Newington.

The head-on crash involved a pickup truck and a car near the intersection of Newington Avenue and Marion Street. It appears that the driver of the car crossed over the double-yellow lines and struck the pickup truck, FOX 61 reported.

The driver of the other vehicle was transported to Hartford Hospital and is in stable condition.

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