Traffic & Transit
South Windsor Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Hartford
Hartford police said Carlos Rivera, 28, was killed after crashing his motorcycle near Hartford Hospital.
HARTFORD, CT — A motorcyclist struck a pole near Hartford Hospital early Thursday morning, killing the driver and injuring a passenger, according to Hartford police.
The crash took place at 3:21 a.m. at 500 Hudson St., less than a quarter-mile from the hospital. Police said a review of video footage showed Carlos Rivera lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into the pole, throwing him and a passenger from the bike.
Rivera, 28, of South Windsor, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. His passenger, an unidentified 22-year-old woman, sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries, police said.
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Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Det. Eric Lemke at 860-757-4125, or the Hartford Police Department anonymous tip line at 860-722-TIPS (8477).
Fatal motorcycle collision investigation underway this morning. Operator, M/28, struck a pole at 500 Hudson St @ 3:21a.m. Passenger, F/22 has NLT injuries. More info as it becomes available. pic.twitter.com/4Yi6VCL25g
— Hartford Police CT (@HartfordPolice) June 25, 2020
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