After State PD Report On DOT Worker Death, Prosecutor May Add Charges

EAST HAVEN, CT — Currently held on a $1 million bail, Denise Lucibello of East Haven may be looking at additional criminal charges once the state police investigation into the death of DOT worker is completed, the State's Attorney said.

New Haven Judicial District State's Attorney John P. Doyle, Jr. said his office will wait on the final report "before deciding on whether to file any potential additional criminal charges against the defendant arrested in connection with the June 28, 2024 death of Department of Transportation Employee Andrew DiDomenico, who was tragically killed while working on the Wharton Brook Connector in Wallingford."

Lucibello, 55,was charged with illegal operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license, illegal operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, failure to drive in proper lane, failure to slow down or move over for a non-emergency vehicle, and misconduct with a motor vehicle, according to state police.

Monday, she appeared in Meriden Superior Court to face charges in connection with the death of DiDomenico. At the hearing, the judge set bond at $500,000. The charges against the defendant are merely accusations and she is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law, Doyle said.

The Connecticut State Police and the Connecticut State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad, both of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), are continuing to investigate the fatality.

“Today, I join with the entire Division of Criminal Justice and all state employees in expressing our deepest condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Mr. DiDomenico," Doyle wrote. "Please join us in support of his family and friends and all Department of Transportation employees at this difficult time.”

Connecticut State Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have dashboard camera footage, to contact Trooper Daniel McCue of Troop I at 203-393-4200 or by email at daniel.mccue@ct.gov.

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