NEW MILFORD, CT. (WWLP) – A high school student from western Connecticut was killed in a crash on Friday

Police say the crash happened on Route 7 in New Milford outside a pizza restaurant. 17-year-old Julio Gomez was a passenger in a sedan and was killed in the crash.

The driver of that car, also a New Milford High School student, remains in critical condition.

There is no word yet on whether any charges will be filed.

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