Motorcyclist killed from rear-ending pickup truck on I-84 in Hartford

HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – A motorcyclist from Hartford died when he slammed into the back of a pickup truck on Interstate-84 on Wednesday night, state police confirmed.

State police identified the rider as 28-year-old Jose Guillermo Torres.

Troopers said Torres rode a Suzuki GSX on I-84 west in Hartford. Shortly after 6:15 p.m., he rear-ended the GMC pickup truck just west of exit 50.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation said the highway was closed between Exits 51 and 50 as a result. The Interstate 91 south and I-91 north on ramps to I-84 west were also closed, state police reported.

Torres separated from the bike after the crash and landed in the right shoulder of the highway, according to troopers.

The motorcycle continued westbound, crossed the right shoulder, hit a light pole, then stopped back in the right shoulder.

The four people in the pickup truck were not hurt.

Torres was transported to Hartford Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators said they continue to look into why Torres crashed.

Anyone who may have witnessed it or has dashcam video was asked to contact state police at 860-534-1098.