Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Christopher Sayles, 43 6/13/2010
Driver Jennifer Khan received a two-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to negligent homicide in the death of Christopher Sayles. He was on a motorcycle when she hit him with her Nissan Xterra, resulting in fatal injuries.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Study: Roads are Safer in Urban Areas
This certainly seems to be true in Connecticut. A disproportionate number of fatalities come from less-urban SE Connecticut: USA Today.
The article reports that in 2009, 223 people died in car crashes in Connecticut, giving the state the 3rd lowest rate of deaths per capita (after Massachusetts and New York). Wyoming lost 25 people per 100,000, giving it the highest vehicle fatality rate in the country.
The article reports that in 2009, 223 people died in car crashes in Connecticut, giving the state the 3rd lowest rate of deaths per capita (after Massachusetts and New York). Wyoming lost 25 people per 100,000, giving it the highest vehicle fatality rate in the country.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Connecticut's Gold Coast
Route 1 in Norwalk- a mish-mash of sidewalks and perilous curbs, along southwestern Connecticut's busiest bus route.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
90-year old man 9/6/2010
Police suspect he may have died prior to the crash.
This may be the second fatal crash this week involving an elderly person having a medical emergency while driving.
This may be the second fatal crash this week involving an elderly person having a medical emergency while driving.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Greenwich Pedestrian, 55 9/3/2010
Route 1 at the Greenwich/Port Chester Border.
A Google Street View image of the approximate location where the woman was killed. (Note the pedestrian trying to cross 3 lanes at the end of the "sidewalk" in this picture).
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A Google Street View image of the approximate location where the woman was killed. (Note the pedestrian trying to cross 3 lanes at the end of the "sidewalk" in this picture).
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Thursday, September 2, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Eric Zhunio, 4 7/29/10
4 year old killed in hit and run.
Driver charged.
Update Jan 2010: Driver is sentenced to 4 years in prison, mostly for leaving the scene of the accident.
Driver charged.
Update Jan 2010: Driver is sentenced to 4 years in prison, mostly for leaving the scene of the accident.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Greg Schena, 27 5/12/2010
Driver has been charged with manslaughter and DUI for crash in Southington on May 3.
Update on July 4th weekend fatalities
News reports have been tracking the number of crash fatalities on the 4th of July Weekend- defined as July 2nd-4th. The last published article states that 4 individuals have died in motor vehicle and motorcycle crashes.
By my count, there were 9 deaths:
Officer Smith directing traffic in Shelton,
John Pluas leaving work by foot in Norwalk,
The loss of an unborn baby in Middletown,
An unidentified victim in North Haven,
Zachary Bzdyra in Hamden,
Motorcyclist O'Neil Medley in Kent,
Motorcyclist Kevin Arcouette in Stafford,
Pedestrian Gaylon Wortman in Stafford,
and Motorcyclist Edward Tobey in Putnam.
By my count, there were 9 deaths:
Officer Smith directing traffic in Shelton,
John Pluas leaving work by foot in Norwalk,
The loss of an unborn baby in Middletown,
An unidentified victim in North Haven,
Zachary Bzdyra in Hamden,
Motorcyclist O'Neil Medley in Kent,
Motorcyclist Kevin Arcouette in Stafford,
Pedestrian Gaylon Wortman in Stafford,
and Motorcyclist Edward Tobey in Putnam.
Shelton Police Sgt. Orville Smith 7/7/10
Smith was hit by a drunk driver while directing traffic on Saturday in Shelton.
Related article on the dangers of traffic work.
Update: Driver to be charged with second degree manslaughter, which carries a prison term of up to ten years.
Related article on the dangers of traffic work.
Update: Driver to be charged with second degree manslaughter, which carries a prison term of up to ten years.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Sunday, July 4, 2010
NYC kids safer on the subway
Recent study shows NYC kids have 1/7 the passenger fatality rate of kids nationwide. (Pedestrian fatality rates are about the same). Link
Kevin Arcouette, 33, and Gaylon A. Wortman, 74 7/3/2010
Motorcyclist hit pedestrian in Stafford, killing them both.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
"When that fast car picks you up, You will have no choice"- Wyclef Jean
I heard this song today. It is so true.
"Fast Car"
(feat. Paul Simon)
I heard a man say Jesus Walks
Me myself I heard Jesus talk
Cause when I heard this beat I felt Jesus force
I heard it through the wire that he made it out the coma
from a fast car, it was a fast car
Every day is like the wild wild West
Some of us are Bad Boys, some of us are Outlawz
Unsolved mystery, the killer get away
L.A., Vegas at the end of the day
in a fast car, drivin a fast car
[Chorus: Wyclef, Paul Simon]
You don't gotta be no billionaire
To get a ticket up to the moon
We all know somebody up there
You need a helpin hand, look up right here
To help you see clearly now
To help you see clearly now
I hope you see clearly now
What would you do after your bachelor party
In the bar celebratin with all your homies
Go outside and you ready to ride
Then over 51 shots but you ain't ready to die
in your fast car, yeah, in your fast car
Paul Simon, talk to 'em
When that fast car picks you up
You will have no choice
You may hear the tires screamin
But you will have no voice
When that fast car picks you up
You will weep and smile and see
Heaven in the headlights
Mile after mile after mile after mile
[Chorus]
E'rybody need some TLC
So she headed to Honduras for some TLC, yeah
Havin fun in Central America
But she was a passenger, never a driver
in that fast car yeah, ridin that fast car
Sweet sixteen I see her leavin the scene
Crossin the street she won't see 17
Blink of an eye, DWI
Hit and run that's felonies
in a fast car, ridin the fast car
"Fast Car"
(feat. Paul Simon)
I heard a man say Jesus Walks
Me myself I heard Jesus talk
Cause when I heard this beat I felt Jesus force
I heard it through the wire that he made it out the coma
from a fast car, it was a fast car
Every day is like the wild wild West
Some of us are Bad Boys, some of us are Outlawz
Unsolved mystery, the killer get away
L.A., Vegas at the end of the day
in a fast car, drivin a fast car
[Chorus: Wyclef, Paul Simon]
You don't gotta be no billionaire
To get a ticket up to the moon
We all know somebody up there
You need a helpin hand, look up right here
To help you see clearly now
To help you see clearly now
I hope you see clearly now
What would you do after your bachelor party
In the bar celebratin with all your homies
Go outside and you ready to ride
Then over 51 shots but you ain't ready to die
in your fast car, yeah, in your fast car
Paul Simon, talk to 'em
When that fast car picks you up
You will have no choice
You may hear the tires screamin
But you will have no voice
When that fast car picks you up
You will weep and smile and see
Heaven in the headlights
Mile after mile after mile after mile
[Chorus]
E'rybody need some TLC
So she headed to Honduras for some TLC, yeah
Havin fun in Central America
But she was a passenger, never a driver
in that fast car yeah, ridin that fast car
Sweet sixteen I see her leavin the scene
Crossin the street she won't see 17
Blink of an eye, DWI
Hit and run that's felonies
in a fast car, ridin the fast car
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Linda Santana, 32, and Evelyn Velazquez, 33 6/26/2010
I-84, East Hartford
Update April 2011: Jamison Coppolino, the driver of the car who crashed going the wrong way on I-84, has been charged with "four counts of manslaughter...multiple counts of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle and second-degree vehicular manslaughter." Story.
Update April 2011: Jamison Coppolino, the driver of the car who crashed going the wrong way on I-84, has been charged with "four counts of manslaughter...multiple counts of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle and second-degree vehicular manslaughter." Story.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
Officer Donald Hassiak, 41 6/3/2010
Route 7, New Milford
Office was commuting to work by bicycle was killed in hit and run.
Proposal to name the stretch of road on which he was killed in his honor.
Office was commuting to work by bicycle was killed in hit and run.
Proposal to name the stretch of road on which he was killed in his honor.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Monday, May 31, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Waterbury Toddler, 4/15/2010
A 3 year old boy was killed in Danbury when he broke free from his mother and attempted to run across the street to his mother. The driver of the SUV, Rachel Feliciano, will not face charges.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Lawrence Simonoff, 35 3/29/2010
Multi-car & tractor-trailer crash on I-95 in Westport.
Early article from Hartford Courant.
The Hour
Early article from Hartford Courant.
The Hour
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Robert Suljoti, 46 3/27/10
Victim was crossing the street near Hartford Hospital, where he worked, when a speeding car struck him and left the scene. The driver later ditched the car and fled. Hartford Courant
Update 4/21: Hartford police have not yet identified the driver or made an arrest. They "want to speak with" 27 year old Marcus Hodge of Hartford.
Update 4/21: Hartford police have not yet identified the driver or made an arrest. They "want to speak with" 27 year old Marcus Hodge of Hartford.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Miriam Vega, 57 3/21/2010
High speed crash on Strawberry Hill Avenue in Stamford.
Norwalk Hour
Stamford Advocate
Update: Stamford police have arrested 20-year old Jamie Mejia for second-degree manslaughter. His blood alcohol level was 10x the legal limit when he was driving the car that crashed into Miriam Vega's vehicle.
Driver put on suicide watch.
Jamie Mejia is being charged with disorderly conduct, third-degree assault, second-degree strangulation and second-degree unlawful restraint in a separate domestic incident.
Update December 2010: Jamie Mejia has been sentenced to 4 years in prison for vehicular manslaughter and second-degree assault.
Norwalk Hour
Stamford Advocate
Update: Stamford police have arrested 20-year old Jamie Mejia for second-degree manslaughter. His blood alcohol level was 10x the legal limit when he was driving the car that crashed into Miriam Vega's vehicle.
Driver put on suicide watch.
Jamie Mejia is being charged with disorderly conduct, third-degree assault, second-degree strangulation and second-degree unlawful restraint in a separate domestic incident.
Update December 2010: Jamie Mejia has been sentenced to 4 years in prison for vehicular manslaughter and second-degree assault.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Robert O'Bleness, 48 3/20/2010
The victim was a truck driver from Kansas towing equipment for the Carrie Underwood concert at Foxwoods and died in North Stonington. WFSB
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
8.9% drop in US crash fatalities
Fatalities dropped in 2009 even while miles driven remained the same as in 2008.
US DOT Fastlane blog
US DOT Fastlane blog
Traffic accidents 9th leading cause of death in the world
The World Health Organization concludes that about 50% of victims are motorcyclists, pedestrians, or bicyclists. Via infrastructurist.
There are more crash fatalities each year than die of AIDS, lung cancer, and diabetes (just to name a few).
There are more crash fatalities each year than die of AIDS, lung cancer, and diabetes (just to name a few).
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
John R. Jenkins, 39 3/7/2010
Pedestrian killed in Stafford. The driver was 53 year old Doreen McGuire.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
David Rapoport, 53 3/6/2010
Mr. Rapoport was a truck driver from Warwick, RI who was ejected from his cab and crushed after a car swerved into his lane on I-95 in Stratford. The car driver fled on foot and has not been captured.
Update March 2011:
The driver, Allen "Buss" Boulware, has been charged with manslaughter and reckless driving.story
Update March 2011:
The driver, Allen "Buss" Boulware, has been charged with manslaughter and reckless driving.story
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Xiaoyuan Huang, 29 3/2/2010
The native of Flushing was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer on I95 in Stamford.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Paul Heron, 19, and Alexa Heron, 15 2/28/2010
Paul Heron was driving his sister Alexa in Milford when their car hit a pole killing them both.
Names released.
Hartford Courant reports on response in Milford.
Mourners remember Milford siblings killed in crash
Early story.
Names released.
Hartford Courant reports on response in Milford.
Mourners remember Milford siblings killed in crash
Early story.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Jesse Gonzalez, 24 2/23/2010
Reports are that he ran into traffic, and may have committed suicide in connection with his father's death. Bridgeport.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Marco Penaranda, 56 2/19/2010
Marco Penaranda was driving on Park Street in Hartford when he was killed by David Medina, who was speeding and apparently under the influence of drugs. Medina fled the scene and was later arrested after breaking into a nearby house. The Hartford Courant has an eloquent profile of Mr. Penaranda here.
A neighbor's letter to the editor.
March 2 update: Arrest imminent in fatal Hartford crash.
Update March 10: David Medina, 26, has been charged with burglary, trespassing, and manslaughter.
Original story here.
A neighbor's letter to the editor.
March 2 update: Arrest imminent in fatal Hartford crash.
Update March 10: David Medina, 26, has been charged with burglary, trespassing, and manslaughter.
Original story here.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Alcohol-related fatal crashes up in Southeast CT
Fatal crashes rose from 10 in 2008 to 14 in 2009. Nine crashes were alcohol-related, compared to 5 the previous year.
State police troop E arrested 101 alcohol- or drug-impaired drivers who were involve in crashes, along with 459 other drivers operating under the influence.
Story at The Norwich Bulletin.
State police troop E arrested 101 alcohol- or drug-impaired drivers who were involve in crashes, along with 459 other drivers operating under the influence.
Story at The Norwich Bulletin.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Maryann Loprete, 27 1/28/10
Killed in a crash on High Ridge Road in Stamford. Police believe alcohol was a factor.
Update: Giovanni Cucullo, the driver, was charged with "charged with second-degree manslaughter with a motor vehicle, operating under the influence and failure to drive right." (Stamford Advocate)
Update: Giovanni Cucullo, the driver, was charged with "charged with second-degree manslaughter with a motor vehicle, operating under the influence and failure to drive right." (Stamford Advocate)
Judith McCormick, 65 1/27/09
Woman was broadsided on Route 20 in East Granby and crossed into oncoming traffic.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Bristol driver in garage crash charged with manslaughter, DUI, etc.
Crash killed Jeffrey Dziob in his garage on December 27.
Charges filed.
Charges filed.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Anthony Liquore, 64 1/16/10
Mr. Liquore was killed when he was hit by a truck and then slammed into a sound barrier.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Vikas Parikh, 16 1/9/10
Student on school bus headed to robotics competition. Bus and station wagon collided on I-84 causing bus to veer off highway and fall 20 feet.
June 2010- Arrest warrant issued for teen driver.
Driver arrested.
June 2010- Arrest warrant issued for teen driver.
Driver arrested.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Monday, December 28, 2009
Jeffrey Dziob, 38 12/27/09
Victim identified.
Man was in his own garage in Bristol when a pickup truck smashed into it and ran him over.
August 2010 update: Dziob's wife thanks community.
March 2011 update: The drunk driver who killed Jeffrey Dziob, Frances Ableski, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, with the sentence to be suspended after 10 years served. She also has her driving privileges permanently revoked. Story.
Man was in his own garage in Bristol when a pickup truck smashed into it and ran him over.
August 2010 update: Dziob's wife thanks community.
March 2011 update: The drunk driver who killed Jeffrey Dziob, Frances Ableski, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, with the sentence to be suspended after 10 years served. She also has her driving privileges permanently revoked. Story.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Charles Rochlin, 24 12/27/09
Greens Farms Road in Westport.
Passenger in car that hit tree.
Update February 2010- The driver, Matthew Packer, has been charged with vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence. Warning- article is very graphic in its description of Mr. Rochlin's injuries.
Passenger in car that hit tree.
Update February 2010- The driver, Matthew Packer, has been charged with vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence. Warning- article is very graphic in its description of Mr. Rochlin's injuries.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Santo Biondo, 57 12/18/09
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
8 Years for DUI Killing
Michael Knybel had been convicted of DUI three times before killing Darren Fegan while driving under the influence of alcohol and cocaine.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Stamford driver who killed pedestrian gets 5 years in prison
Will likely be deported to his native Ukraine after serving his sentence.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Image: Norwich Bulletin
Monday, November 23, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Stephen Smith, 56 11/14/09
After being involved in an accident, Smith was standing by his car on I-95 in Milford when another car hit his car and plowed it into him, killing him.
Follow up
Follow up
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Anthony Morales, 16 11/1/09
Pedestrian in Hartford.
Driver was speeding, with no headlights when he ran a red light, crashed into a vehicle, then hit Anthony, and a friend who was also seriously injured. The 17 year old driver fled but was later caught and charged with second-degree manslaughter, evading an accident with death, reckless driving, driving without a license, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating without insurance and misuse of plates.
Obituary
UPDATE September 2010: The driver who killed Anthony has pled guilty to second-degree manslaughter and second-degree assault and is expected to be sentenced to ten years in prison.
Driver was speeding, with no headlights when he ran a red light, crashed into a vehicle, then hit Anthony, and a friend who was also seriously injured. The 17 year old driver fled but was later caught and charged with second-degree manslaughter, evading an accident with death, reckless driving, driving without a license, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating without insurance and misuse of plates.
Obituary
UPDATE September 2010: The driver who killed Anthony has pled guilty to second-degree manslaughter and second-degree assault and is expected to be sentenced to ten years in prison.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
East Haven Driver to get 6-12 months for DUI Death
Keith Kiley had cocaine in his system when he killed Alfie Pakenham, a father of four grown children, in July of 2008.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Michelle Ericka DiVicino, 17 11/7/09
Durham Road, Guilford
Original Story
Remembering Michelle
February 2010 Update:
The driver of the vehicle, Brian Peeler, has been arrested for 2nd degree manslaughter. He was drunk and racing, according to police.
Peeler's attorney, quoted in the New Haven Register: “It’s an absolute tragedy for all concerned. The Peeler family has expressed its sincere condolences to the family of Michelle DiVicino. We’ll look to resolve this case in a way that is fair to all parties.”
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Source: Hartford Courant, Sally CravensSunday, November 1, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
43% of all motor vehicle crash fatalities are alcohol-related
are alcohol related, according to the 2009 DOT Highway Safety Plan
and 86% of all fatally injured drivers have high blood alcohol levels.
and 86% of all fatally injured drivers have high blood alcohol levels.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Facts about Motor Vehicle Deaths in CT
From the Department of Public Health:
Fairfield county has the lowest motor vehicle death rate per 100,000 residents; Windham, Litchfield, and New London counties have the highest.
Almost 40% of all MV deaths were individuals between the ages of 15 and 29.
Conversely, individuals over the age of 75 also had higher than average rates of MV death.
Non-hispanic whites and blacks death rates are 2.5 times higher than that of other racial/ethnic categories.
Fairfield county has the lowest motor vehicle death rate per 100,000 residents; Windham, Litchfield, and New London counties have the highest.
Almost 40% of all MV deaths were individuals between the ages of 15 and 29.
Conversely, individuals over the age of 75 also had higher than average rates of MV death.
Non-hispanic whites and blacks death rates are 2.5 times higher than that of other racial/ethnic categories.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
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