Guifarro Melvin Palacio Obituary, Death – A man from New Haven lost his life in an accident on I-91 in North Haven on Wednesday, as reported by law enforcement officials. The incident occurred at approximately 5:40 p.m. near Exit 9 on I-91 North.
According to police, the operator of a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu was driving in the left lane of four on I-91 North close to Exit 9, while the driver of a 2006 Honda Civic was in the left lane of four on I-91 South in the same vicinity.
The Civic veered off the roadway, entered the grassy median, and struck the metal beam guardrail, as stated by authorities.
Subsequently, the Civic crossed into the northbound median and collided with the Malibu in the left lane. Both vehicles ultimately came to a stop on the right shoulder of I-91 North, according to police reports. As a consequence of the collision, the front passenger in the Civic was ejected from the vehicle.
The passenger, identified as 32-year-old Guifarro Melvin Palacio from New Haven, was transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased, according to police.
Both drivers were also taken to the hospital with injuries that authorities indicated were not life-threatening.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Witnesses are encouraged to reach out to Trooper Patrick Miko at 203-393-4200 or via email at Patrick.Miko@ct.gov.