31-Year-Old Killed After Van Collides With Scooter On CT Roadway

A 31-year-old man riding a scooter was hit and killed during a crash with a van in Connecticut.

The site of the fatal crash.
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10/27/2022 12:30 p.m.

The incident took place in New Haven County around 6:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 27 in Waterbury in the area of 1015 Meriden Road.

According to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police, officers responded to a crash of a scooter and a van and found the 31-year-old man with life-threatening injuries.

The man was transported to Saint Mary's Hospital where he died, Bessette said.

The driver of the van was evaluated on the scene and did not require any further medical treatment, police said.

The accident is under investigation by the Waterbury Police Department Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU).

The area of 1000 Meriden Rd is currently closed due to the investigation.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident please contact the CRU unit at (203) 346-3975.

The identity of the victim has not been released.

This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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