07-04-2025
Wallingford man dies after multi-car crash on I-91
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — State police are investigating a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 91 Monday that left one person dead.
The crash happened around 6:49 a.m., in the area of Exit 13 on the southbound side of the highway.
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According to state police, preliminary investigation showed a Chevrolet Impala traveling southbound struck a Nissan Altima for an unknown reason, which caused the vehicle to spin and collide with a different Nissan Altima.
The Impala also spun at the impact, leaving the roadway and hitting trees in the wood line to the right of the roadway.
State police said the driver of the Implala- Manuel Beneian, 53, of Wallingford- was transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
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The other drivers involved did not report injuries.
Anyone who witnessed the crash, has video footage or it, or may have information about the incident is asked to contact Trooper Miko at 203-393-4200 or by email at
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