New Bedford man allegedly drag racing involved in 5-car crash that injures 7, one fatality

A Massachusetts man was involved in a five-car crash that may have been related to drag racing early Sunday.

The crash occurred on Sargent Drive around 2:15 a.m. Sunday. The New Haven Police Department is investigating whether the incident was related to drag racing.

The driver was identified as 30-year-old Carlos Gonzalez, of New Bedford, Mass. Seven others were taken to the hospital for treatment, one of whom is considered to have life-threatening injuries, New Haven Police Officer Scott Shumway said Monday.