Three Killed in Stratford Crash on Merritt Parkway Early Sunday Morning
STRATFORD, CT — Three people died in a crash on the Merritt Parkway (Route 15 South) at approximately 4:50 a.m. on Sunday.
According to State Police, a Lexus struck the rear of a Honda Civic, which then collided with a Chrysler 200. The Honda Civic subsequently caught fire.
The victims in the Civic were identified as 29-year-old Maria Vasquez Chacon and 21-year-old Joselyn Vasquez Chacon, both from Trenton, New Jersey. The identity of the third victim remains unconfirmed.
The Chrysler driver reported no injuries, while the Lexus driver fled the scene, authorities said.
State Police are urging witnesses to contact Trooper Drew Smith at (203) 696-2500 or via email at drew.smith2@ct.gov.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.