Jonathan Boughton, 18, dies after his moped collides with car at Foxon Road and Sea Hill Road in North Branford, Connecticut
North Branford police investigating fatal car, moped accident at Foxon Road, Sea Hill Road intersection
Police say the driver of the moped sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital. The driver did not survive their injuries and was pronounced dead at Yale New Haven Hospital.
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The driver of the car stayed at the scene and is working with investigators. Police say the driver of the car was also taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
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Foxon Rd was closed at Notch Hill Rd and the Guilford town line for an extended period of time.
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The family owns E. J. Boughton Co., auto repair in North Branford.
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