Hartford Man Dead After Dirt Bike Slams Into School Bus: Reports

HARTFORD, CT — A man was killed in Hartford Wednesday afternoon after the dirt bike he was riding slammed into the back of a school bus.

According to WFSB Channel 3, the victim — identified as 30-year-old Arturo Rivera of Hartford —crashed into the bus at the corner of Barbour Street and Tower Avenue at about 3 p.m.

Citing Hartford police, WFSB reported the rider sped through a red light then collided with the bus, which did not have any children on board.

WVIT Channel 30 reported the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Dirt bikes are not allowed on city streets, WVIT reported, citing police.

For the full WFSB Channel 3 report, click on this link.

For the full WVIT Channel 30 report, click on this link.