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Destiny Ellis

Age : 16

Gender : Female

Race : Black

Date : 01/05/2026

Location : Whalley Avenue

City : New Haven

County : New Haven

State : Connecticut

Agency : New Haven Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/05/2026, New Haven Police Department officers attempted a traffic stop during the morning hours. Police said the driver did not stop, and officers escalated a pursuit through city streets. The vehicle later traveled along Whalley Avenue, left the roadway, and struck a tree. The crash resulted in fatal injuries to both occupants. Destiny Ellis, 16, was a passenger in the vehicle and was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the collision. The driver also died as a result of the crash. Reporting indicated uncertainty about whether officers had called off the chase prior to the impact. The Connecticut State Police are reviewing the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/two-dead-after-car-crash-fleeing-new-haven-police/
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/two-killed-after-police-chase-crash-new-haven/