Crime & Safety
Stratford Man Dies After Motorcycle Crash: Report
The former Stratford High football standout was critically injured in a crash more than a week ago, according to a report.
STRATFORD, CT — Former Stratford High School football star Markey DesRuisseaux has died one week after being critically injured in a motorcycle crash in Stratford, according to News12 Connecticut.
Family members told News12 Connecticut that DesRuisseaux, 30, died Friday at the hospital.
The motorcycle he was operating was struck by a car that tried to turn the wrong way down a one-way street at Main and West Broad streets, News12 Connecticut previously reported.
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DesRuisseaux was a standout quarterback at Stratford High School, and also played defensive back at Snow College.
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