Traffic & Transit

Meriden Man Killed In Crash On I-91 In Middletown

The crash happened late Sunday night in Middletown.

A man was killed in a crash on I-91 late Sunday night in Middletown.
A man was killed in a crash on I-91 late Sunday night in Middletown. (Patch graphic)

MIDDLETOWN, CT — A 20-year-old Meriden man was killed in a crash on I-91 late Sunday night in Middletown, according to state police. The crash happened just before midnight on I-91 North, near the Exit 20 on ramp.

The driver, identified as Victor Ioanid Moraru, was driving a Honda Accord in the right lane and lost control of the car, went off the road and hit a tree, according to police. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are investigating the crash and ask any witnesses to contact TFC John Wilson at 860-534-1098 or email at john.wilson@ct.gov. Anyone who was driving through the area at the time of the crash and has a dashboard camera is also asked to contact Wilson.

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