ESPN sportscaster Chris Berman stands with his wife, Katherine, upon receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010. ESPN Images via AP / Scott Clarke photo
WOODBURY, Conn. (AP) — The wife of longtime ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman died in a traffic crash in Connecticut, the sports network’s president confirmed Wednesday.
Katherine Ann Berman, 67, a teacher, was one of two victims in the two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in Woodbury, state police said. The other victim was identified by police as Edward Bertulis, 87, of Waterbury.
The Bermans– part-time Maui residents — have been married more than 33 years and have two adult children, Meredith and Doug. Chris Berman and his children released a statement Wednesday night.
“We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and sympathy from so many folks we know, and so many others we look forward to knowing,” the statement said. “Kathy Berman had a huge heart, and this would have warmed hers beyond belief. It certainly warmed ours. All of us need to keep the family of Edward Bertulis in our thoughts and prayers as well.”
Both vehicles were traveling in the same direction on a two-lane road when Kathy Berman’s car struck the rear of Bertulis’ SUV, and both veered off the road, according to the police account of the crash.
Berman’s Lexus went down an embankment and overturned in a small body of water.
Bertulis’ Ford Escape struck a utility pole and landed on its roof in the street.
Berman, who was wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene. Bertulis, who was not wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Woodbury is not far from the Bermans’ home in Cheshire, and ESPN headquarters in Bristol.
ESPN sportscaster Chris Berman stands with his wife, Katherine, upon receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010. ESPN Images via AP / Scott Clarke photoToday's breaking news and more in your inbox
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