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14-Year-Old CT Boy Killed In Dirt Bike Crash 14-Year-Old CT Boy Killed In Dirt Bike Crash
14-Year-Old CT Boy Killed In Dirt Bike Crash A 14-year-old Connecticut boy was killed over the weekend when he crashed his dirt bike into a rocky embankment, authorities said. Now, the community is coming together to help his family.  Erik Brooker, a freshman at RHAM High School in Hebron, died when he lost control of his dirt bike on an S-curve on Burnt Hill Road in Hebron shortly before 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, Connecticut State Police said. His bike hit a rocky embankment and threw him from the vehicle. Paramedics rushed the teen to an area hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead, police said. Regional School District…
CT Firefighter, Veteran Who 'Lived Life With Intensity, Heart' Killed In I-95 Crash CT Firefighter, Veteran Who 'Lived Life With Intensity, Heart' Killed In I-95 Crash
CT Firefighter, Veteran Who 'Lived Life With Intensity, Heart' Killed In I-95 Crash Authorities have identified a 32-year-old Connecticut firefighter as the motorcyclist who died in a crash on I-95 in Guilford late last week. Michael Terrio, of Killingworth, a member of the Guilford Fire Department, was riding a Suzuki GSX-R1000 when he crashed into the back of a Volvo near Exit 59 southbound on Friday, Aug. 22, around 8:45 p.m., Connecticut State Police said. Paramedics took Terrio to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The Volvo’s driver, a 66-year-old man from Freehold, New Jersey, sustained minor injuries in the collision. The Guilford Fir…
Motorcyclist Killed After Truck Makes Illegal U-Turn On I-91: Police Motorcyclist Killed After Truck Makes Illegal U-Turn On I-91: Police
Motorcyclist Killed After Truck Makes Illegal U-Turn On I-91: Police A deadly crash on I-91 North in Longmeadow is under investigation after a pickup truck reportedly made an illegal U-turn in a construction zone, setting off a chain of events that ended in tragedy. The crash happened near the .8-mile marker around 8:47 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12. According to investigators, a 2023 Ford Maverick pickup was traveling south in construction-related traffic when it used an emergency turnaround to make a U-turn and head north. A motorcyclist coming up I-91 North couldn't stop in time and hit the truck, according to the Hampden District Attorney's Office.  Stat…
Willimantic Man Nearly Killed In Motorcycle Crash Days After Birthday; Another Rider Hurt Willimantic Man Nearly Killed In Motorcycle Crash Days After Birthday; Another Rider Hurt
Willimantic Man Nearly Killed In Motorcycle Crash Days After Birthday; Another Rider Hurt A 35-year-old Connecticut motorcyclist is in critical condition after a three-vehicle crash sent him to the hospital just days after celebrating his birthday, authorities said. Another person was also hospitalized following the collision, which happened around 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, near Club Road and Route 14 in Windham, according to Connecticut State Police. The motorcyclist, a Willimantic man, was riding a Suzuki GSX alongside another rider on a KTM Super Duke and a third individual on a motorized scooter, police said. While taking a curve at a high speed, the Suzuki rider lost contr…
Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Crash With SUV In Thompson; Police Investigating Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Crash With SUV In Thompson; Police Investigating
Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Crash With SUV In Thompson; Police Investigating Connecticut State Police are investigating a weekend crash that left a 57-year-old motorcyclist dead and sent another person to the hospital.  Robert White, of North Grosvenordale, was killed in a crash in Thompson on Saturday, July 26, at around 7:35 p.m., State Police said.  White was driving north on Fabyan Road and collided with an oncoming SUV near the intersection with Brickyard Road. The driver, a 44-year-old Canterbury woman, was taken to an area hospital for treatment after the crash, police said. Her passenger was not injured.  Authorities ask anyone…
Decorated NYC Firefighter Killed In Hit-Run Motorcycle Crash Decorated NYC Firefighter Killed In Hit-Run Motorcycle Crash
Decorated NYC Firefighter Killed In Hit-Run Motorcycle Crash A decorated FDNY firefighter was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Manhattan. Matthew Goicochea, 31, was riding his motorcycle on the FDR Drive around 3:45 a.m. Thursday, July 25 when he collided with another vehicle and fell onto the roadway, according to police. A second vehicle then struck him before fleeing the scene. Goicochea was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests had been made as of Thursday evening. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or online. Goicochea joined the department in September 2022 …
Police ID CT Motorcyclist Killed After Crash With Tractor-Trailer On I-95 Police ID CT Motorcyclist Killed After Crash With Tractor-Trailer On I-95
Police ID CT Motorcyclist Killed After Crash With Tractor-Trailer On I-95 A 52-year-old Connecticut motorcyclist was killed after crashing into the back of a tractor-trailer on I-95 in Stonington, authorities said.  Shawn Twomey, of New Haven, was piloting his Suzuki GSX-R1000 around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday when he crashed into a truck near the I-91 South interchange, Connecticut State Police said.  Twomey was thrown from the bike and died at the scene, authorities said. The truck driver was not injured.  Authorities are investigating the crash. Anyone with information about it is asked to contact Trooper Timothy Wengloski at 860-848-6500 or timot…
Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With SUV Near I-91 In Wallingford, Cops Say Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With SUV Near I-91 In Wallingford, Cops Say
Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With SUV Near I-91 In Wallingford, Cops Say A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed Tuesday, July 8, in a crash near Interstate 91 in Wallingford, police said. The collision happened around the intersection of South Colony Road and the Wharton Brook Connector (I-91), according to a release from the Wallingford Police Department. Police said the teen was riding a Suzuki SV650 northbound on South Colony Road when a 46-year-old man driving a Lexus RX450 heading south made a left turn onto the connector road. The motorcycle collided with the turning SUV. Emergency responders arrived quickly and attempted life-saving measures, but the moto…
CT Motorcyclist Charged In I-91 Crash That Killed 20-Year-Old Rider CT Motorcyclist Charged In I-91 Crash That Killed 20-Year-Old Rider
CT Motorcyclist Charged In I-91 Crash That Killed 20-Year-Old Rider A Connecticut motorcyclist was traveling at high speed on an I-91 off-ramp when he lost control of the bike and crashed, killing a 20-year-old woman riding with him, police said. Randy Carrero, 33, of Manchester, faces charges of first-degree manslaughter, reckless endangerment, speeding, and failure to maintain his lane, Connecticut State Police said Wednesday, July 2. Valerie Eaton was riding as a passenger on Carrero’s Yamaha YZF600R on Aug. 31, 2024, around 5 p.m., as it sped down I-91 South, police said. A motorcyclist herself, Eaton was wearing a GoPro camera that recorded the crash t…
CT Motorcyclist Airlifted With Life-Threatening Injuries After 5-Vehicle Crash CT Motorcyclist Airlifted With Life-Threatening Injuries After 5-Vehicle Crash
CT Motorcyclist Airlifted With Life-Threatening Injuries After 5-Vehicle Crash A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a five-vehicle crash Tuesday morning, June 24, in Lisbon, Connecticut, police said. Connecticut State Police were called to 689 River Road just after 11 a.m. for a report of a multi-vehicle collision. An initial investigation determined the crash began when a Nissan Rogue SUV slowed to turn left into a gas station. The motorcyclist, a Norwich resident, attempted to pass on the left but struck the vehicle, authorities said.  The impact threw the rider from the motorcycle, propelling him into three unoccupied vehicles parked at the gas station. P…
CT Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting Deer, Struck by Oncoming Vehicle: 'Devastating Loss' CT Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting Deer, Struck by Oncoming Vehicle: 'Devastating Loss'
CT Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting Deer, Struck by Oncoming Vehicle: 'Devastating Loss' A motorcyclist was killed after he was thrown from his bike after hitting a deer, before an oncoming car ran over him, authorities said.  Philip Labonte, 37, of Thomaston, was riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle on Route 69 in Bethany Monday night, June 23, around 9:30 p.m. when he struck the deer, Connecticut State Police said.  The impact threw him from the motorcycle and onto the highway.  A 37-year-old Prospect man in a Subaru Impreza passed through the area a few moments later and crashed into Labonte's body.  Labonte was pronounced dead at the scene.  The…
Boy Killed In Crash Cropped Out Of Yearbook, Sparking Outrage In NJ Town Boy Killed In Crash Cropped Out Of Yearbook, Sparking Outrage In NJ Town
Boy Killed In Crash Cropped Out Of Yearbook, Sparking Outrage In NJ Town A yearbook photo has reignited heartbreak in one New Jersey community. The family of Easton Beisler, a 9-year-old student killed in a crash last fall, noticed his image was cropped out of his Upper Township elementary school’s class page. The incident was brought to light this week in a viral Facebook post, prompting emotional responses from residents and a statement from the Upper Township School District, which said it is working closely with Easton's family to address the issue. “We want to acknowledge the pain and frustration many of you are feeling,” the district said in a letter to t…
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In CT I-95 Crash; Body Wasn't Found For 12 Hours Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In CT I-95 Crash; Body Wasn't Found For 12 Hours
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In CT I-95 Crash; Body Wasn't Found For 12 Hours The body of a 31-year-old motorcyclist who died after crashing into a metal post on I-95 went undiscovered for nearly 12 hours, Connecticut State Police said. Jose Febus Rivera, of Hamden, was riding his motorcycle between 12:30 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, when he crashed near the Milford Parkway exit (Exit 38)on I-95 north, according to authorities. Investigators believe Rivera veered into a grassy area off the exit, where he struck a metal reflector post and several sand barrels. The collision ejected him and the motorcycle down an embankment into a nearby wooded area. Milfo…
Beloved Army Veteran, Fiancé Remembered As Loyal Protector After Fatal Saratoga Crash Beloved Army Veteran, Fiancé Remembered As Loyal Protector After Fatal Saratoga Crash
Beloved Army Veteran, Fiancé Remembered As Loyal Protector After Fatal Saratoga Crash A devastated New York family is mourning the sudden loss of a 32-year-old Army veteran and fiancé who was killed in a motorcycle crash. Cody Groat died following a single-vehicle wreck in Saratoga County, on Swaggertown Road in Charlton, on Saturday evening, June 7, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Groat, a 2011 graduate of Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School and proud Army paratrooper, was riding his motorcycle when he veered off Swaggertown Road and suffered devastating injuries just before 6 p.m., deputies said. The Charlton resident was pronounced dead at the sc…
Police ID 21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In CT Crash Police ID 21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In CT Crash
Police ID 21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In CT Crash A 21-year-old motorcyclist from Connecticut was killed on Memorial Day after he was ejected from his motorcycle during a collision with an SUV, authorities said. Tyler West was traveling north on Route 195 near 593 Merrow Road in Tolland around 8:40 p.m. when an SUV backed out of a driveway and turned into the southbound lane, where the two vehicles collided, according to Connecticut State Police. The impact threw the Tolland rider from his bike, and he was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The 33-year-old SUV driver, a Mansfield man, was not injured. He remained at the scene and …
Police ID Man Killed In CT Crash; Family Says Goodbye: 'Our Lives Will Never Be The Same' Police ID Man Killed In CT Crash; Family Says Goodbye: 'Our Lives Will Never Be The Same'
Police ID Man Killed In CT Crash; Family Says Goodbye: 'Our Lives Will Never Be The Same' A 32-year-old Connecticut father and businessman was identified as the motorcyclist killed in a crash earlier this week.  Jashua Martinez was killed just after 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, when his motorcycle crashed with a pick-up truck on Town Farm Road in Enfield, police said.  The pick-up driver was not injured. The cause of the crash is under investigation.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝔍𝔞𝔰𝔥𝔠𝔲𝔱𝔰 (@jashcuts) Social media has been flooded with memorials to Martinez for his sense of humor, kindness, b…
Motorcyclist, 21, Critically Hurt in CT Crash — Police Asking for Information Motorcyclist, 21, Critically Hurt in CT Crash — Police Asking for Information
Motorcyclist, 21, Critically Hurt in CT Crash — Police Asking for Information A 21-year-old woman is battling for her life after being involved in a crash with a vehicle Friday afternoon, April 18.  The collision happened near 305 South Main Street in Manchester, a well-traveled stretch in town around 1:10 p.m. According to Manchester Police, a 73-year-old man was driving south on South Main when he collided with a 21-year-old woman from East Hartford riding a motorcycle northbound. Police say the crash left the motorcyclist with “serious, life-threatening injuries.” She was rushed to Hartford Hospital by emergency responders. The road was temporarily closed a…
'Oh Bobby': RFK Jr. Goes Full Monty In Shower Video While Wife Hawks Candles 'Oh Bobby': RFK Jr. Goes Full Monty In Shower Video While Wife Hawks Candles
'Oh Bobby': RFK Jr. Goes Full Monty In Shower Video While Wife Hawks Candles Robert Kennedy Jr. has nothing to hide — or at least he wasn’t willing to hide anything — as he got naked and took a shower while his wife filmed a video for her new line of candles. Actress Cheryl Hines posted the video to her Instagram Reels with the caption, "Oh Bobby." She was promoting Black Friday discounts on her new MAHA ("Make America Healthy Again") products for her lifestyle brand Hines+Young. Cheryl Hines posts video of RFK Jr in the shower to promote her line of “MAHA” branded candles, body sprays, and creams. pic.twitter.com/jd4DwQFOmL — PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) Nove…
34-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Crash After Eluding Cops, CT State Police Say 34-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Crash After Eluding Cops, CT State Police Say
34-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Crash After Eluding Cops, CT State Police Say A motorist suffered serious injuries in a crash after eluding police in Connecticut. Connecticut State Police said the incident occurred in New London County at about 7:40 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, in Colchester. Tolland County resident David Justin Carnein, age 34, of the town of Tolland, was riding a 2001 Triumph motorcycle recklessly on Lebanon Avenue. Police had previously attempted to stop Carnein, but he fled at a high speed, said state police. As Carnein approached a Y-shaped intersection with Windham Avenue, he lost control of the motorcycle, police said.  The vehicle continue…
21-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Motorcycle Crash 21-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Motorcycle Crash
21-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Motorcycle Crash A 21-year-old Connecticut man was killed in the early morning hours of Friday, Nov. 8, in New London County after he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed, authorities said.  Elijah W. Hummel, of Groton, was found seriously wounded near 33 Fort Hill Road, between Depot Road and South Road, authorities said.  Paramedics rushed him to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, where he died of his injuries.  The initial investigation revealed that Hummel had been riding a 2024 Kawasaki ZX-400 westbound on Fort Hill Road at a high rate of speed, police said. He reportedly los…
'Fly High': Father Of 3 ID'd As Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash 'Fly High': Father Of 3 ID'd As Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash
'Fly High': Father Of 3 ID'd As Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash A 44-year-old Connecticut man was identified as the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash earlier this week, authorities said.  Heber Lopez, of Stamford in Fairfield County, was killed just after midnight on Thursday, Nov. 7, when his motorcycle hit a fence and tree on Long Ridge Road near Brook Run Lane, authorities said. He died at the scene, police said.  Multiple people posted he was nearly at his home when he crashed.  Original Report: Stamford Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash As police investigate what led up to the crash, family and friends have been sharing …
'Gone Too Soon': Friends Mourn 23-Year-Old Killed In Motorcycle Crash 'Gone Too Soon': Friends Mourn 23-Year-Old Killed In Motorcycle Crash
'Gone Too Soon': Friends Mourn 23-Year-Old Killed In Motorcycle Crash Loved ones of a Connecticut man killed in a crash on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 24, said he was a caring, funny, and loving young man. Peter Bienasz, of Plainville in Hartford County, was riding behind a Toyota Prius on Route 72 near the I-84 on-ramp, when he crashed into the back of the car, causing him to slam into a metal guardrail around 12:14 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, Connecticut State Police said. He was tossed from his bike and died at the scene.  Original Report: Police Detail Crash That Killed 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Facebook/Peter Bienasz Memorials poured in on social medi…
23-Year-Old Killed In Wreck After Motorcycle Crashes Into Guardrail: Police 23-Year-Old Killed In Wreck After Motorcycle Crashes Into Guardrail: Police
23-Year-Old Killed In Wreck After Motorcycle Crashes Into Guardrail: Police A 23-year-old Connecticut man was killed Thursday, Oct. 24, when he wrecked his motorcycle into a guardrail, authorities said.  Peter Bienasz, of Plainville in Hartford County, was riding behind a Toyota Prius on Route 72 near the I-84 on-ramp, when he crashed into the back of the car, causing him to careen into a metal guardrail around 12:14 p.m., Connecticut State Police said.  Bienasz was thrown from his motorcycle, and paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene, authorities said.  The Prius' driver and passenger, both of New Britain, were not injured in the Plainville c…
Motorcyclist Killed In Early Morning Crash After Losing Control Of His Bike Motorcyclist Killed In Early Morning Crash After Losing Control Of His Bike
Motorcyclist Killed In Early Morning Crash After Losing Control Of His Bike A 42-year-old Connecticut man was killed in a single-vehicle, early morning crash after he lost control of his Harley Davidson motorcycle and crashed, authorities said.  Michael Ryan Austin, of Yantic in New London County, was found a little after 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, in a wooded area off of Bishop Road in Bozrah — about 5 miles west of Norwich, Connecticut State Police said.  Investigators believe Austin failed to navigate a right-hand curve which sent him into the oncoming lane, where he hit a rocky embankment and crashed into a wooded area.  Paramedics rushed h…
CT Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Motorcycle Crash CT Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Motorcycle Crash
CT Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Motorcycle Crash A Connecticut motorcyclist was hit and killed over the weekend, and police are asking to speak with witnesses.  Fairfield County resident Dwight Clifford St. John, of Norwalk, was hit on Saturday, Sept. 14, just after 5:30 p.m., Norwalk Police said.  A vehicle struck St. John near the intersection of Winfield Street and Pequot Drive. Paramedics rushed him to Norwalk Hospital, where he died of his injuries,  Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Authorities ask anyone with information or who may have witnessed the wreck to contact Officer Christopher…
Fatal Crash: 21-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victim On I-91 In Windsor Fatal Crash: 21-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victim On I-91 In Windsor
Fatal Crash: 21-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victim On I-91 In Windsor A 21-year-old Connecticut woman was killed in a crash on a stretch of I-91. It happened around 5:10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 in Windsor. A 2007 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling on the southbound Exit 35A off-ramp when it veered into the left shoulder and hit a metal guardrail, according to Connecticut State Police.  Both the operator, a 33-year-old Manchester man, and the passenger, identified as Valerie Ann Eaton of Hartford, were ejected from the motorcycle. Eaton was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was treated for minor injuries at Hartford Hospital. Th…
CT 28-Year-Old Killed After Crashing Into Parked Car CT 28-Year-Old Killed After Crashing Into Parked Car
CT 28-Year-Old Killed After Crashing Into Parked Car A 28-year-old Connecticut man was killed in a single-vehicle crash after being ejected and hitting a parked car. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 7:19 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 25, on Hill Street at Pilgrim Avenue in Waterbury.  According to Waterbury Police Lt. Ryan Bessette, a preliminary investigation indicated that the operator lost control of his motorcycle and was ejected, making contact with an unoccupied parked vehicle. Bessette said the motorcycle driver was identified as Jose Morales of Waterbury. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died…
Fatal Crash: CT 43-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On I-84 Stretch Fatal Crash: CT 43-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On I-84 Stretch
Fatal Crash: CT 43-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On I-84 Stretch One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash on a stretch of I-84 in Connecticut. It happened at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 on the westbound side in West Hartford. The victim, Joey Antoine Roldan, age 43, of East Hartford, was driving a 2000 Suzuki motorcycle east of Exit 40 when, for an unknown reason, he lost control, Connecticut State Police said. During the collision sequence, the motorcycle fell to its side, and Roldan became detached from it. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The motorcycle then came to an uncontrolled final rest, partially in the left lane and on the&n…
Driver Seriously Injured In Crash Near New Canaan Intersection Driver Seriously Injured In Crash Near New Canaan Intersection
Driver Seriously Injured In Crash Near New Canaan Intersection A driver was injured after his vehicle traveled off the roadway and landed in a grassy area in a crash in Fairfield County, according to police. The crash occurred in New Canaan around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, in the area of Smith Ridge Road and North Wilton Road. According to Lt. Marc DeFelice of the New Canaan Police, the investigation revealed the motorcycle was traveling north on Smith Ridge Road and left the roadway to a grass area at the intersection of Smith Ridge Road and North Wilton Road. DeFelice said the driver, a man, and the sole rider, was found in the grass area next …
36-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle CT Crash 36-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle CT Crash
36-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle CT Crash A 36-year-old Connecticut man was killed during a two-vehicle crash. The collision occurred in New Haven County around 3:40 p.m., Wednesday, July 31, at East Main Street and Paddock Avenue in Meriden. According to Sgt. Michael Boothroyd of the Meriden Police, Juan Cruz of Meriden, who was driving an orange HondaCBR600 motorcycle, was found lying on the roadway when officers responded to the scene. Meriden Fire Department and Hunter’s Ambulance personnel began life-saving measures.  They transported Cruz to the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, where he di…
Witnesses Wanted After CT 55-Year-Old Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash Witnesses Wanted After CT 55-Year-Old Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash
Witnesses Wanted After CT 55-Year-Old Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash Connecticut State Police are seeking witnesses to a single-vehicle crash after a 55-year-old man was killed. The incident occurred in New London County on Thursday, July 25, on the Shetucket Turnpike in Voluntown. Connecticut State Police reported that Donald Sunny, 55, of Jewett City, was riding a 2023 Kawasaki westbound on the Shetucket Turnpike.  While navigating a left-hand curve downhill, he veered into the westbound roadside area, which was comprised of dirt and gravel. State police said the Kawasaki continued westbound in the roadside area, where it struck a metal beam guardra…