2 people killed in crash after car leaves road

PLAINFIELD (AP) — Authorities say a vehicle traveling south on Interstate 395 left the roadway and struck a large tree, killing two men.

State police say 26-year-old Michael Batchek of Voluntown was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash that occurred at about 3:15 a.m. Saturday.

The driver, identified as 25-year-old Jeremy Dubois of Jewett City, was rushed to Backus Hospital in Norwich, where he was pronounced dead.

Police say Dubois was driving a Ford Mustang south of Exit 88 when the vehicle traveled off the right shoulder and exited the road before hitting the tree.

An investigation continues.


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