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This investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed, has information related to, or has dash camera footage of this collision is asked to contact Connecticut State Police Troop H - Hartford, at (860)534-1000, or TFC Durant #726 via Email at Joshua.Durant@ct.gov
On 08/26/2026, at approximately 8:43 a.m., a Trooper traveling southbound on Route 8, prior to Exit 34, in Watertown, observed a motorcycle approaching their cruiser at an apparent high rate of speed. The motorcycle operator then continued past the trooper and was observed weaving in and out of traffic, utilizing both lanes as well as the right shoulder as it continued traveling southbound. Recognizing that the motorcycle’s high rate of speed posed a substantial risk to its
