A New Haven official said two people were killed in an overnight fiery car crash on Ella Grasso Boulevard. 
NEW HAVEN — Two people are dead following a fiery crash on Ella Grasso Boulevard overnight, police said. 
City police Officer Christian Bruckhart said authorities were dispatched to the crash at around 2:50 a.m. on Sunday, in the 500 block. 
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Bruckhart said only one vehicle is believed to have been involved. He said the car struck a tree then burst into flames, between Adeline Street and Printer's Lane. 
A body was found in the rear seat of the car once the fire was put out, Bruckhart said. 
Bruckhart said that, shortly after, authorities were notified of another victim of the crash at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Bruckhart said the victim, a 40-year-old man, was transported by a private vehicle and died at the hospital. 
The identities of both victims are pending next of kin notification, Bruckhart said. 
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Anyone with information on the fatal crash is asked to contact New Haven Police Department detectives at 203-946-6304 or through the department's anonymous tip-line at 866-888-TIPS (8477).
Jessica Bravo is a breaking news reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media Group. Jessica was previously employed at The Connecticut Mirror as a general assignment reporter. Jessica graduated with her BA in journalism at Central Connecticut State University in May 2023. Jessica loves all things Connecticut.
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