NORTH HAVEN, CT—A University of New Haven student was killed and four others injured in a four-vehicle crash on I-91 South late Friday night.
According to Connecticut State Police, the incident occurred shortly before midnight when a 30-year-old man from Bridgeport drove a Chevrolet Silverado northbound in the southbound lanes, colliding head-on with a Honda Accord. Following this initial collision, the Honda was struck by two additional vehicles.
The driver of the Honda Accord, identified as 21-year-old Ryan O'Shea of New York, was pronounced dead at the scene. The University of New Haven confirmed O'Shea was a current student and a senior assistant captain for the men's ice hockey team. Authorities stated that the driver of the Silverado was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.
Two other drivers and one passenger from the subsequent collisions sustained minor injuries and were also transported for treatment.
The State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad is investigating the crash. Lane closures were implemented while emergency responders managed the scene. Further details regarding O'Shea's memorial and support services for students will be announced by the university.