Former State Senator Dies After Car Crash

BRIDGEPORT, CT — Former state Sen. Edwin Gomes died Tuesday from injuries he sustained in a car crash Dec. 13, according to News 12 CT. He was 84.

In a statement, Connecticut Democrats called Gomes "a true champion for the people of his district and all working families in CT. His legacy is one of compassion, wit and humor, and dedication to helping others through public service."

Gomes represented the 23rd District, which includes Bridgeport, from 2005 to 2013 and 2015 to 2019.

"Senator Ed Gomes was a fighter — for Bridgeport, for workers and for the State of Connecticut," Gov. Ned Lamont said in a statement. "Courageous and persistent, when I first entered politics to lead a charge for change in 2006, Ed Gomes was the first one to stand by my side. More than just Bridgeport, Connecticut lost a giant today who advocated for so many. Ed will be sorely missed by all, and our prayers go out to his family and loved ones."

The car crash happened the evening of Dec. 13 at the intersection of Boston Avenue and Noble Avenue. Gomes was driving a gray 2010 Ford Fusion eastbound on Boston Avenue when he turned into Kentucky Fried Chicken at 325 Boston Ave. and collided with another vehicle, police said.

The driver of the other vehicle, Clive Henry, 19, of Bridgeport, was injured, police said.

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