Fatal Crash in Wallingford: Jessie Barbosa-Santiago and Ilani Barbosa-Santiago
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: July 24, 2023
Jessie Barbosa-Santiago died, Ilani Barbosa-Santiago injured
A tragic accident on Interstate 91 has claimed the life of a 28-year-old man from Willimantic. According to police reports, Jessie Barbosa-Santiago was riding his motorcycle with Ilani Barbosa-Santiago, 21, when the crash occurred.*
The incident took place in Wallingford as the pair were traveling in the center lane of I-91 Southbound. It is believed that Jessie was following a truck owned by J.B. Hunt Transport when he collided with the rear of it.
State Police have confirmed that both riders were thrown from their motorcycle upon impact. Tragically, Jessie sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, Ilani suffered serious injuries and was rushed to Yale New Haven Hospital for treatment.
Fortunately, no harm came to the operator of the truck involved in this devastating collision.
Authorities are now urging anyone who may have witnessed or has information about this crash to come forward and assist with their investigation. Trooper McCue #792 can be contacted at CSP Troop I via email at [email protected] or by phone at (203) 393-4200.
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Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Jessie Barbosa-Santiago, Ilani Barbosa-Santiago
- Vehicles:
- motorcycle, truck
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Connecticut
- City:
- Wallingford
- Location:
- I-91 Southbound, Wallingford, Connecticut
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-07-23
- Time of Incident:
- Unknown
I-91 Southbound, Wallingford, Connecticut
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