Hartford Man Killed, Driver Critically Injured In Crash Into Tree: Police

HARTFORD, CT — A 28-year-old Hartford man died, and another man was critically injured Sunday afternoon after a vehicle crashed into a tree in Hartford, police said.

The victim was identified as Hakeem Bowman, 28, of Hartford, according to the Hartford Police Department.

Officers responded to the area of Cornwall and Manchester streets at approximately 2:01 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, following a report of a serious motor vehicle crash.

When police and firefighters arrived, they found a black Audi that had struck a tree, trapping two occupants inside the vehicle.

Emergency personnel extricated both occupants, who were transported to an area hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.

Bowman, who was riding in the front passenger seat, was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital, police said.

The driver, identified only as an adult male, was listed in critical condition.

The Hartford Police Crime Scene Division responded to investigate the crash.

Police have not released information about what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway or whether speed or other factors contributed to the crash.

The cause and circumstances remain under investigation.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Hartford Police Department's anonymous tip line at 860-722-TIPS (8477).