Richard DiMauro, a 79-year-old man from Oxford, Connecticut, lost his life after a serious head-on collision in Seymour on Friday night. The crash involved a 1930 Ford Model A and a Ford F350 pickup truck.
The accident happened around 8:55 p.m. near the intersection of Great Hill Road and Southwest Road in New Haven County. Police said both vehicles were heavily damaged on impact.
Responding officers found the two vehicles blocking the roadway after a head-on collision. The scene was described as active and chaotic as emergency teams arrived.
DiMauro was identified as the driver of the Ford Model A. He was found unresponsive inside the vehicle when officers reached him.
Emergency responders immediately began lifesaving efforts at the scene before rushing him to Yale-New Haven Hospital.
Despite medical intervention, DiMauro later died from injuries sustained in the crash.
The driver of the Ford F350 pickup truck survived the collision. Authorities said the driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment.
Police have not released the identity of the pickup truck driver.
Investigators remained at the scene for hours, documenting evidence and clearing debris from the roadway. The road stayed partially active during the response.
Authorities said the crash occurred on winding local roads that connect residential and rural parts of Seymour and nearby Oxford. The area is known for limited visibility at night in some stretches.
At this stage, investigators have not determined what caused the crash. They have not confirmed whether speed, impairment, distraction, weather, or a medical issue played a role.
The investigation by Seymour police is still ongoing, and officials say no additional details are currently available.
