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‘He Changed Our Lives’: Friends Mourn 22-Year-Old CT Man Killed in I-91 Hit-Run Crash ‘He Changed Our Lives’: Friends Mourn 22-Year-Old CT Man Killed in I-91 Hit-Run Crash
‘He Changed Our Lives’: Friends Mourn 22-Year-Old CT Man Killed in I-91 Hit-Run Crash Friends of a 22-year-old Connecticut man killed after being run over in a hit-and-run crash on I-91 during the weekend said he was kind and caring, leaving a lasting impact on their lives. Marcellino Phillip Anthony Turcio, of Northford, New Haven County, died in a chain-reaction crash just north of Exit 13 in Wallingford around 2 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, according to Connecticut State Police. A preliminary investigation found that Turcio's Kawasaki motorcycle crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer, throwing him onto the asphalt, State Police said. Another vehicle then struck Turcio …
'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…
Fuel Truck Fire Shuts Down I-91, Hazmat Crews Called to Scene Fuel Truck Fire Shuts Down I-91, Hazmat Crews Called to Scene
Fuel Truck Fire Shuts Down I-91, Hazmat Crews Called to Scene A tractor-trailer carrying 7,500 gallons of fuel erupted into flames on I-91, prompting a massive emergency response and full highway closures. State troopers rushed to the scene around 7:42 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, in the northbound lane near exit 24 in Wethersfield to find the truck’s cab fully engulfed in flames. The driver managed to escape unharmed, State Police said.  Wethersfield and Rocky Hill firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze, while troopers shut down all lanes of I-91 northbound and southbound in the area, as well as connecting traffic from Route 3. Fire crews …
Quick-Thinking Driver Forces Drunk CT Woman With 3 Kids In Car To Pull Over In Cromwell: Police Quick-Thinking Driver Forces Drunk CT Woman With 3 Kids In Car To Pull Over In Cromwell: Police
Quick-Thinking Driver Forces Drunk CT Woman With 3 Kids In Car To Pull Over In Cromwell: Police A Connecticut woman caught driving while drunk and with three children in her uninsured SUV could have caused a crash if not for a quick-thinking driver who forced her off the road, authorities said.  Michelle Bullett, 36, of Hartford, was arrested Tuesday night, Nov. 19, after multiple people called 911 to report an SUV swerving along I-91, Connecticut State Police said. The calls came in around 8 p.m. when her silver Volvo SUV was spotted swerving along the interstate near Exit 24 in Wethersfield. Police later found her pulled over near Exit 21 in Cromwell after another driver positi…
CT Man, 56, Killed in I-91 Crash After Rear-Ending Trailer: Police CT Man, 56, Killed in I-91 Crash After Rear-Ending Trailer: Police
CT Man, 56, Killed in I-91 Crash After Rear-Ending Trailer: Police A 56-year-old Connecticut man was killed in a crash on I-91 in New Haven County, authorities said.  William Risley, of Watertown, died on Monday, Nov. 11, after he crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer truck on the interstate around 2 p.m., Connecticut State Police said.  According to the police report, Risley and the other vehicle were both in the center lane and had just passed exit 15 in Wallingford when the crash happened.  Paramedics rushed Risley to Midstate Hospital in Meriden, where he later died of his injuries.  The other driver, a 53-year-old man from S…
Enfield Man ID'd As Driver Killed In I-91 Crash With Work Truck Enfield Man ID'd As Driver Killed In I-91 Crash With Work Truck
Enfield Man ID'd As Driver Killed In I-91 Crash With Work Truck Police have identified an 88-year-old Connecticut man as the driver who was killed when he crashed into a truck in Hartford County on Friday afternoon, Oct. 18.  William Higgins was driving south on Route 5 in Enfield when he left the road, went through a wooded grassy area onto I-91, and crashed into the truck around 2:30 p.m., Connecticut State Police said.  Paramedics rushed the Enfield man to Hartford Hospital, where he died of his wounds.  Responders also took the Lot and More work truck driver to the hospital for minor injuries.  Police are investigating the cras…
Bloomfield Mom Killed In Suspected DUI Crash Had Announced She Was Pregnant With Second Child Bloomfield Mom Killed In Suspected DUI Crash Had Announced She Was Pregnant With Second Child
Bloomfield Mom Killed In Suspected DUI Crash Had Announced She Was Pregnant With Second Child A 26-year-old Connecticut mother killed last week by a suspected intoxicated driver is being remembered for her sense of humor, her faith, and compassion for her friends and family.  Jada "Jay" Marie Upshaw was killed in a chain-reaction crash on I-91 in Rocky Hill in Hartford County around 8:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, Connecticut Police said.  Original Report: Jada Upshaw Killed In Multi-Car Crash In Rocky Hill Jay leaves behind a young daughter, and, according to a Facebook post she made last month, the Bloomfield native was pregnant with her second child — a baby boy du…
Several I-91 Lanes Closed After Truck Strikes, Damages Overpass In Enfield Several I-91 Lanes Closed After Truck Strikes, Damages Overpass In Enfield
Several I-91 Lanes Closed After Truck Strikes, Damages Overpass In Enfield Connecticut DOT workers are cleaning up the mess and inspecting the damage after a truck with a crane mounted to it crashed into an overpass on I-91 in Hartford County.  The truck struck the Route 190 bridge overpass in Enfield around 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, forcing workers to close three out of the four lanes, Connecticut State Police said. It's unclear how long they will be shut down.  The crane arm damaged the bridge's metal and concrete supports, and engineers were on the scene to inspect the extent of the harm.  Exit 47W remained open as of 1:30 p.m., but driver…
Bloomfield Woman, 26, Killed In I-91 Crash Caused By Intoxicated Driver In Rocky Hill: Police Bloomfield Woman, 26, Killed In I-91 Crash Caused By Intoxicated Driver In Rocky Hill: Police
Bloomfield Woman, 26, Killed In I-91 Crash Caused By Intoxicated Driver In Rocky Hill: Police Police say an intoxicated Connecticut driver started a three-car, chain-reaction crash on I-91 in Hartford County that killed a 26-year-old woman and sent others to the hospital.  Jada Marie Upshaw, of Bloomfield in Hartford County, was killed around 8:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, in Rocky Hill, Connecticut State Police said.   The crash happened when a BMW — for seemingly no reason — veered into a neighboring lane and cashed into Upshaw's Nissan near Exit 23 in the southbound lanes, a police report said.  Upshaw's SUV and the BMW tumbled down the highway, and the sedan s…
Enfield Dad Killed In Crash Remembered For Smarts, Heart: 'Your Laugh Will Echo In Our Hearts' Enfield Dad Killed In Crash Remembered For Smarts, Heart: 'Your Laugh Will Echo In Our Hearts'
Enfield Dad Killed In Crash Remembered For Smarts, Heart: 'Your Laugh Will Echo In Our Hearts' A 37-year-old Connecticut father and husband who was killed in a crash over the weekend is being remembered for his quick wit and love of his family and music.  Dan Jeannotte, of Enfield, was killed Sunday, Sept. 22, when his car veered off the Exit 40 ramp on I-91 in Windsor and hit a tree around 2:30 a.m. He died at the scene. Earlier Report: Enfield Man Killed In I-91 Crash The 2005 Enfield High School graduate leaves behind a wife and daughter along with many family and friends.  "He was the most caring and considerate friend I’ve had," Nate Silliman said in a message t…
Manchester Man Killed In I-91 Rollover Wreck In Windsor Locks Manchester Man Killed In I-91 Rollover Wreck In Windsor Locks
Manchester Man Killed In I-91 Rollover Wreck In Windsor Locks A 38-year-old Connecticut man was killed on Tuesday, Sept. 24, after he lost control of his truck on I-91 and crashed, authorities said.  Hartford County resident James Macpherson, of Manchester, was behind the wheel of a 2002 Ford F-150 near Exit 40 in the southbound lanes when he crashed around 1:15 p.m., Connecticut State Police said.  The driver ahead of Macpherson said he saw the truck in his rearview mirror swerve off the road and into the grass median before abruptly pulling back onto the interstate and crashing into his vehicle, the police report said.  The impact tu…
Enfield Man Killed After Car Veers From I-91 Off Ramp in Windsor, Crashes Into Tree Enfield Man Killed After Car Veers From I-91 Off Ramp in Windsor, Crashes Into Tree
Daniel Adam Jeannotte Killed In Early-Morning Windsor Crash A 37-year-old Connecticut man was killed Sunday morning, Sept. 22, after his car careened into a tree along I-91 in Hartford County, police said.  Daniel Adam Jeannotte, of Enfield, died around 2:30 a.m. when his vehicle veered off of the Exit 40 off-ramp in Windsor, Connecticut State Police said.  It's unclear why, but Jeannotte's car went off the left side of the off-ramp, over the shoulder, and crashed into a tree, authorities said.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.  Police ask anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Trooper DeMaio at (860) 534-1098 …
'Beautiful Soul': Family Of Slain CT DOT Worker Grieves As Driver Faces More Charges 'Beautiful Soul': Family Of Slain CT DOT Worker Grieves As Driver Faces More Charges
'Beautiful Soul': Family Of Slain CT DOT Worker Grieves As Driver Faces More Charges A 55-year-old Connecticut woman accused of crashing into a state Department of Transportation worker while intoxicated now faces more charges linked to the fatal crash this summer, authorities announced on Monday, Sept. 16.  New Haven County resident Denise Lucibello, of East Haven, is now charged with second-degree manslaughter, the New Haven Judicial District State's Attorney Office said. She was already accused of driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license, and several traffic infractions.  Andrew DiDomenico, 26, of Meriden, was working on the Wharton Broo…
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…
Man Seriously Hurt In Connecticut Hit-Run Crash After Stepping Out Of His Car Man Seriously Hurt In Connecticut Hit-Run Crash After Stepping Out Of His Car
Man Seriously Hurt In Connecticut Hit-Run Crash After Stepping Out Of His Car A 38-year-old Massachusetts man was seriously injured after a car crashed into him in Connecticut, on Friday night, Aug. 30.  In Cromwell, Connecticut, police were called to south I-91 just after 8 p.m. after a "small, white Honda sedan" veered onto the shoulder and crashed into a parked car, Connecticut State Police said.  The driver, a man from Woburn, Massachusetts, had stepped out of the vehicle when he was hit. The other people inside his car — all from Woburn — were not hurt. The second vehicle sped away and did not stop to help or contact responders for aid, police sa…
CT Man Killed After Being Ejected From Car During 2-Vehicle Crash CT Man Killed After Being Ejected From Car During 2-Vehicle Crash
CT Man Killed After Being Ejected From Car During 2-Vehicle Crash A man was killed, and two others were seriously injured during a two-vehicle crash on a busy Connecticut roadway. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 5:40 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, on I-91 in North Haven. According to the Connecticut State Police, the crash occurred when a 41-year-old New Haven man, driving a 2006 Honda Civic on I-91 South, for an unknown reason, went into the median and struck a guardrail before crossing back into I-91 North and striking a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. State police said the impact of the crash caused a passenger in the Honda to be ejected onto the r…
59-Year-Old Man Killed In Single-Vehicle CT Crash 59-Year-Old Man Killed In Single-Vehicle CT Crash
59-Year-Old Man Killed In Single-Vehicle CT Crash A 59-year-old Connecticut man was killed after police say he lost control of his car. The incident occurred in New Haven at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Monday, July 15, on I-91 southbound in the area of Exit 2. According to Connecticut State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that Segundo Manuel Guaman, of Hamden, who was driving a Toyota Camry, veered towards the right across all other lanes for an unknown reason and entered the Exit 2 gore area.  The Toyota then continued through the gore area, striking the off-ramp sign support and the impact attenuator, state police…
CT State Troopers Smash Allegedly Drunk Driver’s Window CT State Troopers Smash Allegedly Drunk Driver’s Window
CT State Troopers Smash Allegedly Drunk Driver’s Window Connecticut State Police had to smash a window and use a taser on a 24-year-old man before charging him with alleged drunk driving.  The incident occurred in Middlesex County around 2:30 a.m., Saturday, June 22, on 1-91 northbound in Middletown between the rest area and Exit 20.  According to State Police, troopers found a black GMC Sierra pickup with a Massachusetts license plate parked in the right climbing lane and several damaged DOT traffic cones.  The truck's engine was running, and the driver was slumped over the steering wheel, state police said. Troopers attempted …
33-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Multi-Vehicle CT Crash 33-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Multi-Vehicle CT Crash
33-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Multi-Vehicle CT Crash A 33-year-old Connecticut man was killed in a three-vehicle crash on I-91. The collision occurred in Hartford County around 11:20 p.m., Monday, June 10, in the northbound lane south of Exit 38 in Windsor. According to Connecticut State Police, Jonathan Scott Schlagel, of Enfield, was driving a 2000 Triumph Sprint RS when he hit the rear of a 1999 Dodge Ram 3500. Schlagel was ejected from the motorcycle, state police said. He was then struck by a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV that was behind the pickup truck and the motorcycle. State police said Schlagel suffered injuries "not compatible …