Wendy Lara, Manchester, Connecticut wrong way driver killed after colliding with SUV vehicle traveling opposite direction along Route 15 in Wethersfield.
A 30-year-old Manchester woman died after driving the wrong way along Route 5/15 South in Wethersfield late Saturday night and crashing into a SUV vehicle driving in the opposite direction, Connecticut State Police said.
Troopers responded to the crash near Exit 85 just before midnight following reports of a head on collision according to a police incident report.
What led to 30 year old Manchester woman driving wrong way?
Investigators learned that a 2017 Toyota Camry operated by Wendy Lara of Knighton Street, Manchester was traveling the wrong way on Route 5/15, going north in the southbound lanes. State police said the vehicle collided head-on with a 2025 Honda Prologue Tour SUV going south.
Lara sustained serious, life-threatening injuries and was transported to Hartford Hospital by EMS, where she later died, FOX61 reported.
The driver and passenger of the southbound SUV vehicle, both from Rocky Hill, suffered suspected minor injuries and were also transported to Hartford Hospital, police said. Both vehicles sustained disabling front-end damage and were towed from the scene, according to police.
No charges have been announced, and the cause of Lara driving the wrong way has not been determined.
Authorities continue to investigate crash amid tributes on social media
Posted Timothy Holland on Facebook: ‘Wendy Lara I can’t believe your gone. I will forever cherish our childhood memories of snowball fights and kickball and knocking on your door to see if you and Michelle Lara can come out and play. Growing up with you was amazing. RIP beautiful Angel. Praying for the family and sending love.’
Images on social media appeared to show Lara being the mother of a young girl.
Saturday night’s crash remains under investigation and anyone with information or who may have witnessed the crash are asked to contact Troop H-Hartford at (860) 534-1000.
