Motorcycle Driver In March 18 West Hartford Crash Dies: Police

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The motorcycle driver involved in a March 18 crash in West Hartford died Friday, police said.

The crash took place at at 5:59 p.m. in the area of Trout Brook Drive and Lawler Road, police said.

Police received several emergency calls reporting the accident.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 61-year-old man in the road, according to an accident report. Police began medical treatment until crews from the West Hartford Fire Department and AMR ambulance personnel arrived at the scene. The driver of the motorcycle was transported to an area hospital was listed in critical condition.

He was identified Friday as Christopher J. White of West Hartford. White had been in critical condition at an area hospital and succumbed to his injuries, police said.

The sole occupant of the car, a 30-year-old Hartford man, suffered minor injuries, according to a report.

Trout Brook Drive was closed for some time between Albany and Asylum Avenues.

Anyone who may have witnessed the accident or has additional information can contact the WHPD Traffic Division at 860-570-8850.