Man Charged in Motorcycle Crash That Killed West Haven Man

An East Haven man has been arrested in connection with a crash that killed a 22-year-old West Haven man in April.

Jose Luis Rodriguez was killed when his motorcycle and another vehicle collided at Campbell Avenue and Lamson Street on April 27, according to police.

After reviewing video evidence, witness statements and evidence left at the scene, police said they determined the driver of the motor vehicle, 67-year-old Frank Zachey, of East Haven, was at fault for the collision.

Zachey was arrested Tuesday and transported to West Haven Police Department, where he was charged with negligent homicide with a motor vehicle and failure to grant the right of way.

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