WINDSOR, Conn — Two separate serious motorcycle crashes took place within minutes of each other and about 10 miles apart.
In East Windsor, I-91 Southbound was closed between Exits 44 and 42 because of a motorcycle crash.
Chicopee Police said an officer died as a result of the crash. The officer was identified as Angela Santiago. She joined the department in 2014 and was a student resource officer.
Police said Santiago was traveling on I-91 southbound when for an unknown reason, lost control and struck the jersey barrier. She was thrown from her bike and died as a result of the crash.
Any witness to the crash is asked to contact TFC John Wilson #1060, at Troop H, at 860-534-1098 or through email at john.wilson@ct.gov. State police are also asking anyone with dash camera who was traveling through the area to call TFC Wilson.
In Windsor, Route 218 was closed from West Wolcott Ave. and between Matianuck Ave and I-91 because of a serious crash.
Captain Andrew Power, Windsor Police said as many as six vehicles were involved including a motorcycle. He said the crash started as a road rage incident.
Power said four or five were injured and sent to the hospital in an ambulance, several of them had serious injuries. State police closed the end of I-291.
The regional accident investigation team is on the scene including members from Farmington, Windsor, Granby, and East Windsor police departments.
Police expect the road to be closed through rush hour.
This is a developing story.