Five people were taken to hospitals, at least one of them with serious injuries, after a three-vehicle crash on Boston Post Road in Orange on Saturday afternoon, and the driver of the Jeep that caused it ran from the scene, Orange police said.
The crash happened at about 12:41 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, on Boston Post Road near Indian River Road, in front of the Citizens Bank branch.
What police say happened
According to police, a black Jeep Grand Cherokee heading west on Boston Post Road crossed into the eastbound lanes. It sideswiped a Mazda SUV and then hit a white Ford Escape head-on.
The Jeep’s driver then ran from the scene on foot toward Smith Farm Road, police said.
Moments after the crash, the Jeep’s owner called 911 to report the vehicle stolen, according to police.
Five people hurt
Paramedics took five people from the vehicles to area hospitals. At least one was seriously injured, and police said Saturday evening that one person remained in serious condition. The department’s accident reconstruction team is helping with the investigation.
Police have not said whether the Jeep’s driver has been found, and no one has been named or charged.
HOW TO HELP
Saw the crash, or have information or video? Contact Orange Police Detective Artabane at 203-891-2130 or cartabane@orange-ct.gov.
The Milford Voice will update this story as police release more information.
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