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Waterbury woman dies after rollover crash, driver in critical condition

The woman and the driver – identified as a 38-year-old man from New Britain – were reportedly ejected from the vehicle.
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WATERBURY, Conn. — A 43-year-old woman died after being involved in a rollover crash in Waterbury on Thursday night, police said.

Authorities said the woman, who was identified as 43 year old Esteli Vazquez of Waterbury, was a passenger in the vehicle when it rolled over just before 10 p.m. in the area of Thomaston Avenue on Thursday.

Vazquez and the driver – identified as a 38-year-old man from New Britain – were reportedly ejected from the vehicle.

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The man was taken to Waterbury Hospital and is in critical condition as of Friday morning, police said. Vazquez was taken to Saint Mary’s Hospital, where she later died of her injuries.

No additional information was provided.

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The crash remains under investigation by the Waterbury Police Department Crash Reconstruction Unit. If anyone has information regarding the crash, they should call 203-346-3975.

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