I-91 North Reopens After Fatal Crash in Wethersfield

I-91 northbound in Wethersfield has reopened after being closed for several hours following a fatal accident near the Exit 25/26 off ramp.

State police say the accident occurred just after 4 p.m. on Saturday. The victim, identified as 37-year-old Elena Maria Alvarez of New Britain, was riding a motorcycle in the right center lane when she lost control trying to stop for slow traffic ahead of her.

The motorcycle skidded and struck the rear bumper of a Chevy Cavalier. Police say Alvarez was thrown from her vehicle and suffered extensive injuries. She was transported to Hartford Hospital where she died.

The road was closed between Exits 24-27 for almost four hours while police investigated.

This accident is still under investigation and anyone with information should contact Trooper Krynski at Troop H by calling 860 534-1070 ext: 6016.
 

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