CT police officer dies after being in coma since 2008 crash

Officer Diane Gonzalez
Officer Diane Gonzalez Photo credit New Haven Police Department

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WCBS 880) — A Connecticut police officer has died after she was in a coma for more than 13 years following a deadly accident while on-duty.

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New Haven Police Officer Diane Gonzalez died on Monday, according to multiple reports.

The then-13-year veteran of the department was left with a traumatic brain injury after she and Sgt. Dario "Scott" Aponte responded separately to a domestic dispute call in September 2008, when their police cruisers collided.

Aponte died as a result of the crash.

Gonzalez eventually slipped into a coma due to her injuries. She is survived by her son, two daughters and grandchildren.

WCBS 880 reached out to the department for comment.

Featured Image Photo Credit: New Haven Police Department