DARIEN — A 56-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash on the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 near a rest area Tuesday morning, according to state police.
The victim, identified as Alexander Adrian Rivera of Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, was pronounced dead at the scene following the incident reported at approximately 6:49 a.m.
Investigators are looking for a brown pickup truck that fled the scene after colliding with Rivera’s motorcycle. The crash involved a 2022-2026 Toyota Tundra and a 2022 Triumph Rocket 3 GT motorcycle, which was forced off the highway and into the grassy median of the rest area. Rivera struck the base of a highway plaza sign and sustained fatal injuries.
Emergency crews responded promptly, and the section of Interstate 95 was closed for several hours for an investigation.
Witnesses described the fleeing vehicle as possibly dark in color, with damage including a missing side-view mirror and sideswipe marks on the metal sidestep. Authorities have not released a description of the driver.
Troopers are seeking further witnesses and any information on the vehicle to assist in the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact CSP Troop G – Bridgeport at 203-696-2500.