Waterbury man killed in motorcycle crash on I-84 was ‘family-oriented,' his family says

Published
June 12, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut
Interstate 84 east at Exit 23
Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Waterbury Connecticut in Waterbury, Connecticut: Enrique Rivera, a 35‐year‐old Waterbury resident, was killed when his Yamaha YZF‐R7 motorcycle departed I‐84 east at Exit 23, entered the right shoulder and collided with the guardrail and bridge parapet of the South Main Street overpass. He was thrown from the bike, which came to rest on its side in the shoulder. Troopers responded around 9:55 a.m., and the highway remained closed for about six hours.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Enrique Rivera Driver Fatal

Original reporting

Waterbury man killed in motorcycle crash on I-84 was ‘family-oriented,' his family says

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