Connecticut State Police working in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) have identified the victim of the fatal collision which occurred on Route 8 in Thomaston on 11/12/2024.
The vehicle operator was positively identified by the OCME as Lester Y. Rivera-Santiago (DOB: 08/10/1983), of Waterbury.
The next of kin has been notified.
The investigation remains active and ongoing at this time. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information regarding the collision is asked to contact Trooper Amitai Khariton #1433 from the State Police Troop L barracks at 860- 626-7900 or by email at Amitai.Khariton@ct.gov.