Crime & Safety

Whiting Driver Loses Control, Crashes Into Neighbor’s Residence

Officers at the scene determined that the driver, William Burns, 71, had lost control of his vehicle while backing out of his driveway

A 71-year-old Whiting man lost control of his car Tuesday and crashed into his neighbor's residence, police said.

Officers at the scene determined that the driver, William Burns, had lost control of his vehicle while backing out of his driveway, causing it to crash into his neighbor’s residence.

At 8:26 a.m., police responded to the area of Mayflower Place in the Whiting section of Manchester for a reported motor vehicle crash, police said.

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As a result of the crash, the vehicle sustained substantial rear-end damage, and the residence sustained damage to its exterior, police said.

There were no injuries reported at the scene.

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The crash is being investigated by Patrolman Peter Manco of the Manchester Police Patrol Bureau. 


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