Witnesses Wanted: 28-Year-Old CT Man Killed After Hitting Back Of Tractor-Trailer

Connecticut State Poice are asking for witnesses to a fatal crash that killed a 28-year-old Connecticut man and injured his passenger.

A 28-year-old Connecticut man was killed after hitting the back of a tractor-trailer.
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Kathy Reakes

07/24/2023 12:30 p.m.

The crash took place in New Haven County around 2 a.m., Sunday, July 23 on I-91 near Exit 14 in Wallingford.

Windham County resident Jessie Barbosa-Santiago, age 28, of Willimantic, was driving a Suzuki GSXR1 motorcycle in the center lane when he hit the rear of a tractor-trailer in the area of Exit 14, according to state police.

Barbosa-Santiago and a rider on the motorcycle, identified as a 22-year-old woman, were thrown from the motorcycle following the crash, state police said.

Barbosa-Santiago was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger was rushed to Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven for serious injuries.

The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured, police said.

The collision remains under investigation. If you may have witnessed this crash or have any information pertinent to the investigation contact Trooper McCue #792 at CSP Troop I. Daniel.mccue@ct.gov or 203-393-4200.

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