lD Released Of 19-Year-Old Killed In CT Crash Just Days Before His Scheduled Wedding

Police have released the identity of a 19-year-old Connecticut man and member of the Connecticut National Guard killed in a two-vehicle crash just days before his wedding.

The area of the fatal crash.
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Kathy Reakes

10/20/2022 1:30 p.m.

Josue Alicea-Tirado, of Waterbury, was killed in New Haven County around 5:20 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18 in Waterbury.

According to Waterbury Police Lt. Ryan Bessette, officers responded to the area of 885 Watertown Ave., and found two vehicles, with both drivers injured.

Earlier report: 19-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Waterbury Crash

One of the drivers received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. The other, identified as Alicea- Tirado, died from his injuries at an area hospital, Bessette said.

A parked unoccupied vehicle was also struck and sustained damage during this accident, he added.

In a Tweet, Major General Fran Evon, of the Connecticut Guard said Spc. Alicea-Tirado worked as a mechanic in civilian life and had a twin sister he was close to. He was due to be married on Friday, Oct. 21.

The crash is under investigation.

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