MERIDEN, CT (WFSB) -
Meriden police said a LIFE STAR medical helicopter was called to the scene of a serious crash on Monday evening.
Police said the crash was reported at 4:43 p.m. on New Hanover Avenue and extrication was needed for the driver of one of the vehicles. According to police, a car driven by Gina Dighello-Calabro collided with one driven by Lemuel Cardona.
Police said Dighello-Calabro's car was found to be traveling west in the eastbound lane at the time of the collision and struck the car operated by Cardona head-on.
Dighello-Calabro was flown by Life Star helicopter to Yale-New Haven Hospital where she is listed in critical condition.
Ashley Kratzenberger, a passenger in Cardona's car, was transported to Saint Francis Hospital and is listed in stable condition.
No one was wearing a seat belt, according to police.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to call Meriden Police at 203-630-6201.
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