West Haven Motorcyclist Killed In I-95 Crash: State Police

NEW HAVEN, CT — Nilson Brito Diniz, 27, of West Haven was killed when the motorcycle he was driving crashed into a concrete barrier on Interstate 95 southbound Exit 47 ramp, State Police said.

Diniz, of Fairfax Street, was traveling on the Exit 47 ramp from Interstate 95 southbound to Route 34 inbound in New Haven. He lost control of the motorcycle, drove into the left lane concrete jersey barrier and continued into the left lane metal beam guardrail, State Police said.

Diniz was thrown from the motorcycle during this collision and was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital and pronounced dead at the hospital, State Police said.

The accident occurred at 6 p.m. on July 4.

The Connecticut State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad is investigating. If anyone has any information regarding the collision, contact Trooper Elterich at Connecticut State Police Troop G barracks (203)-696-2500.