Motorcyclist Killed In Hit-And-Run On I-95 In Darien, ID Released: State Police

DARIEN, CT — A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run collision on I-95 in Darien on Tuesday morning, according to Connecticut State Police, who are seeking the evading vehicle. The deceased was identified as Alexander Rivera, 56, of Tobyhanna, Pa.

The crash occurred at approximately 6:49 a.m. in the area of the I-95 northbound Darien rest area.

State police said Rivera was driving a 2022 Triumph Rocket 3 GT motorcycle in the right lane just prior to the exit ramp leading to the northbound rest area when he was struck by a pickup truck.

Rivera was thrown from the motorcycle and struck the base of a highway plaza sign off the right side of the highway, state police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Evidence showed the pickup truck was consistent with a brown 2022-2026 Toyota Tundra, state police noted.

The collision snarled traffic for most of the morning on I-95. All lanes reopened to travel around 2 p.m.

An investigation remains ongoing. State police ask any witnesses and those who may have video evidence or a dash camera to contact Trooper Daniel Sottini at Daniel.Sottini@ct.gov, or Troop G in Bridgeport at 203-696-2500.