Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On I-91 In Wallingford, ID Released: State Police

WALLINGFORD, CT — Jessie A. Barbosa-Santiago, 28, of Willimantic was killed when the motorcycle he was driving collided with another vehicle on Interstate 91 in Wallingford early Sunday morning, state police said. A passenger on the motorcycle also suffered serious injuries.

State police said a 2020 tractor trailer and a motorcycle were traveling in the center lane of three on I-91 southbound, approximately one mile north of Exit 14 at around 2 a.m. The motorcycle collided with the rear of the tractor-trailer, state police said.

"As a result of the collision, Operator #2 and passenger were separated from the motorcycle and came to an uncontrolled final rest in the roadside," state police said in its accident summary. "Operator #1 was not injured. Operator #2 sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. The passenger of Vehicle #2 was transported by Wallingford EMS to Yale New Haven Hospital for suspected serious injuries."

This collision remains under investigation. If you may have witnessed this collision or have any information pertinent to this investigation contact Trooper McCue #792 at CSP Troop I. Daniel.mccue@ct.gov or (203) 393-4200.