On Saturday, August 28, 2021 at approximately 5:36 p.m., Troopers assigned to Troop I-Bethany were dispatched to the area of Interstate 691 Westbound, West of the Exit 5 Entrance ramp in the City of Meriden for the report of a motorcycle accident which resulted in fatal injuries.
Meriden Fire Department personnel were on scene assisting in life saving efforts. The operator of the motorcycle was identified as Jonathan Santiago (D.O.B: 03-23-1984) of Bristol, CT. Santiago was transported to Waterbury hospital via ambulance and was pronounced by hospital staff.
The State Police-Collision Analysis Reconstruction Squad (C.A.R.S.) responded to the scene to assist with this investigation.
We are asking anyone with information regarding the events that led up to the collision to contact Troop I-Bethany at (203)393-4200. Reference Case # 2100353032