Man Dies After Being Ejected From Vehicle In Crash On CT Roadway, Police Say

A 51-year-old Connecticut man was killed after being ejected during a single-vehicle crash.

The area of the fatal crash.
Photo Credit: *Photo by Scott Rodgerson on Unsplash/Google Maps street view*

08/19/2022 9:10 a.m.

The crash took place in East Hartford around 9:15 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, on Route 2 near Exit 5.

According to the state police, Glenn Pelletier, of Plainville, was killed when for an unknown reason, his 2005 Harley-Davidson motorcycle struck the concrete barrier off the left side of the roadway.

The impact caused Pelletier to be ejected from the motorcycle, causing fatal injuries, state police said.

Pelletier was pronounced dead at the scene, they added.

The case remains under investigation.

Any witnesses to the collision are asked to contact Trooper Evan Goddard at 860-534-1000 or through email at evan.goddard@ct.gov.

Police are also asking if you have a vehicle equipped with a dash cam, and you were driving through the area at the time of the collision, you are also asked to contact Goddard.

Click here to follow Daily Voice Fairfield and receive free news updates.