APRIL 26, 2015
STRATFORD, Conn. (WTNH)
A man was killed in a car crash on
the Merritt Parkway on the Stratford/Trumbull line and a DOT worker was
seriously injured while on the scene, early Sunday.
Police say around 1:43 a.m., a Suba Imprez was traveling on
Route 15 when it struck the rear of a Honda Civic, causing both cars to lose
control. The Honda came to a final rest on the shoulder and the Suba Imprez
stopped in the middle of the roadway, causing the highway to be shut down on
the southbound side.
The driver of the Honda, 27-year-old Jesus Rivera, was
extricated from the car and transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital, where
he died from his injuries. The passenger, 20-year-old Jessica Dasilva, was
taken to Bridgeport Hospital with suspected serious injuries.
The driver of the Suba Imprez, 26-year-old Jonathan
Rosa-Witlock, was also taken to Bridgeport Hospital with non-life threatening
injuries.
A CT DOT crash truck responded to the scene around 3:30 a.m.
and parked in the left lane of Route 15 South, north of Exit 53, to block off
traffic, as a DOT crew was setting up road closures.
A Toyota Corolla, driven by 24-year-old Denisse Garcia, then
struck the rear of the DOT truck and continued to travel southbound, before
hitting 54-year-old, Kevin Holloran, who was outside the truck establishing a
flare and cone pattern. He was taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital with serious
injuries. Garcia was not injured.
It is unknown if there are any arrests at this time. Route
15 in Trumbull has since been reopened. The accident is under
investigation.
In addition to other charges, Denisse Garcia needs to have her driver’s license taken
immediately.