Hartford, CT (December 28, 2020) – Around 3 p.m. on December 25, a fatal accident took place at an intersection in Hartford.

According to police, the accident took place at the intersection of Collins Street and Sigourney Street when a Chevy Malibu and a Nissan Sentra collided. The driver of the Nissan, was identified as a 67-year-old James Hippolytes. It is not known why the vehicles collided with each other.

Hippolytes was taken to the hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries but succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The driver of the Malibu, who was not identified, was also hospitalized but is expected to be okay.

The roadway was blocked in the area of the intersection for a period of time.

No further details have been released but the investigation continues.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Fatal Accidents in Connecticut 

Fatal car accidents happen in many different areas within the state of Connecticut but intersections are some of the most common areas. In just one year’s time, over 2.5 million intersection accidents took place within the state. In 2015, it was determined that approximately 283 people were killed in car accidents within the state. If you have lost somebody that you love in an accident, you have many different options moving forward.

Financial compensation will not assist you in bringing back a loved one but it can help you as you move forward on a financial level. As you are grieving the loss of a loved one, you may wonder how you will afford to keep up with the bills that pile up against you. It is important that you speak with a Connecticut wrongful death attorney as soon as possible after you have lost a loved one in a Connecticut car accident.

Our attorneys at the Law Office of Michael L. Chambers, Jr. are here to help you after you have lost a loved one in a sudden and tragic accident. We understand how devastating a fatal accident can be when it happens so suddenly, turning your life upside-down in the blink of an eye. We will work to help you obtain compensation for a wide array of losses such as medical expenses, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and so much more. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Connecticut at (860) 231-9535 for more information.

Note: The Law Office of Michael L. Chambers, Jr. uses outside sources in the creation of these accident news posts. These independent sources include news broadcasts and news stories, local and state police accident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts regarding serious accidents that occur in and around Connecticut.  Our team of writers has not independently verified the specific details surrounding this accident, therefore, if you locate any information that is inaccurate, please notify us immediately and we will make the correction to reflect the most accurate information available as soon as possible.  

Disclaimer: Attorney Michael L. Chambers, Jr. has been in private practice for more than twenty years, and he and his team have taken pride in serving his community. The goal in writing these posts is to bring awareness to the dangers associated with driving and operating various motor vehicles in Connecticut in hopes that drivers will slow down and use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle to avoid being involved in a serious accident. None of the information provided in this post should be considered legal or medical advice. The photograph used in this post is not representative of the actual accident scene.