Connecticut man dies in minivan crash on I-395 in Auburn

Mike Elfland, Telegram & Gazette
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AUBURN - A Connecticut motorist was killed when his minivan veered off Interstate 395 and slammed into a tree.

The crash, about 5:45 p.m Monday, appears to have followed a medical emergency suffered by the driver, according to state police. No other vehicles were involved.

The driver, a 62-year-old man from Danielson, was traveling southbound when his 2006 Honda Odyssey traveled into the median and hit a tree, state police said. The Auburn Fire Rescue Department was on scene.

The driver was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to state police.

David J. Dunkerly, 62, of Danielson, died in the crash.

The crash, near Cedar Street, created lengthy backups on the highway.

This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Driver from Danielson, Connecticut dies in wreck on I-395 in Auburn