Traffic & Transit

Arrest Made In Fatal Bridgeport Crash That Killed Child, Aunt: Report

The crash occurred in March near the intersection of Boston Avenue and Pembroke Street.

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a Bridgeport crash that killed a 4-year-old boy and his 24-year-old aunt, reported News 12 Connecticut.

Solomon Valentine, the driver accused of causing the March 6 crash, was arrested by Bridgeport police last week on manslaughter, driving under the influence and other charges.

The crash occurred near the intersection of Boston Avenue and Pembroke Street in Bridgeport, and killed Noah Rodriguez and his aunt, Chelsy Naesha Torres, both of Seymour.

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