Wilicia Franklin dies in fatal New Haven car crash

Wilicia Franklin dies in fatal New Haven car crash

Fatal New Haven car crash death of Wilicia Franklin

Police responded to a collision involving a pedestrian on Ella T. Grasso Boulevard and Judson Avenue shortly after ten p.m. on the previous Friday evening. Upon their arrival, officers discovered the pedestrian, identified as a female, located in the right southbound lane of Grasso Boulevard. At that time, authorities indicated she was suffering from injuries.

Further reports from law enforcement stated that the woman later succumbed to her injuries and was not immediately identified. Police subsequently announced on Monday afternoon that the deceased was Wilicia Franklin, aged thirty-three, a resident of New Haven.

A police news release issued on the Saturday following the incident detailed the account of the driver involved. The driver informed investigators that he was traveling southbound on Ella T. Grasso Boulevard when a female pedestrian unexpectedly appeared in front of his vehicle.

At the time of the report, it was stated that the circumstances surrounding the pedestrian’s presence on the roadway were unknown. Following the collision with Franklin, the driver reportedly stopped his vehicle to provide assistance, according to the police report.