WOODBRIDGE, Conn. — One person died after their vehicle struck a utility pole in Woodbridge on New Year's Eve, police said.
Police said they responded to the area of Route 69 near Clark Road, along with the fire department and a medical crew, around 10 p.m. for a crash involving a vehicle striking a utility pole.
Rufus Smith, 39, of New Haven, was removed from the vehicle and pronounced dead on the scene. Their identity was not made available for release until family members had been notified, police said.
Route 69 between Clark Road and Bond Road has reopened after being closed for crews to fix the damaged utility pole.
Anyone with information regarding the collision is asked to call the Woodbridge Police Department at 203-387-2511.
---
Have a story idea or something on your mind you want to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at newstips@fox61.com.
---
HERE ARE MORE WAYS TO GET FOX61 NEWS
Download the FOX61 News APP
iTunes: Click here to download
Google Play: Click here to download
Stream Live on ROKU: Add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching FOX61.
Steam Live on FIRE TV: Search ‘FOX61’ and click ‘Get’ to download.
