A 14-year-old young woman has died and three teenage boys have severe injuries after the stolen car they were in collided with an SUV in Waterbury early Friday morning, according to police.
Police said a Hyundai Sonata that had been stolen in Waterbury early Friday morning and a Ford Escape collided at the intersection of East Main Street and Baldwin Street at 2:21 a.m. and both were heavily damaged. Police believe the Sonata had a red light and the other vehicle had the right of way.
Four teens were in the Hyundai and police said the injuries of the surviving teens are significant.
The Waterbury school district said all of the teens were students.
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"This tragic incident resulted in the death of one student and the hospitalization of three students. We mourn the death of our students and extend our deepest condolences to the family," the school district said in a statement.
Police said a 14-year-old young woman was thrown from the Hyundai and died soon after arriving at the hospital. Police said they are still working on confirming her identity and notifying family.
A 15-year-old young man who was in the car is in stable, but critical condition and his injuries are life-threatening, police said.
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A 15-year-old young woman who was in the car was transported to an area hospital and is in stable condition. Police said her injuries are not life-threatening injuries.
A 15-year-old young man was transported to an area hospital, where he is in stable condition. Police said his injuries are not life-threatening.
Police said some of the teens who were in the stolen car are well known to the Waterbury police violent crimes task force and two are believed to have gang affiliations.
The driver of the Escape, a 38-year-old man, was taken to a local hospital, where he is in stable condition, police said.
The passenger in the Escape, an 18-year-old man, is in stable, but critical condition and his injuries are life-threatening, police initially said.
During a news conference Friday afternoon, police said the two men who were in the Esacpe have been released from area hospitals.
A spokesperson for the school district said social workers and mental health providers will be available to offer support to students and staff at Waterbury Arts Magnet School starting Monday. They will be available between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The school district said students and families can also call 877-536-2722 for immediate grief resources outside of these hours.
The Waterbury Police Department Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating and anyone with information is asked to call the CRU unit at (203) 346-3975.
