EAST HARTFORD, CT – A 21-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash on Route 2 East late Sunday night, according to State Police.
The incident occurred near exit 1A at approximately 11:55 p.m. Authorities said Alicea Martinez-Navaez, of Manchester, failed to navigate a right curve, crashing into the median’s metal beam guardrail.
Martinez-Navaez was thrown from her motorcycle and suffered serious injuries. Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene.
The highway remained open during the initial investigation, but no lane closures were reported.
State Police urge anyone with information about the crash to contact Troop H at (860) 534-1000.