Kyle Schlatter Death – A 36-year-old Wilton man has died following a deadly motorcycle accident that happened on Ethan Allen Highway in Ridgefield Thursday night. The victim has been identified as Kyle Schlatter. According to reports, Kyle Schlatter, a resident of Wilton, Connecticut passed away from injuries sustained in the fatal crash. The crash occurred around 10:55 p.m. just south of Simpaug Turnpike, police said.
According to a news release from the Ridgefield Police Department on Thursday evening, the motorcycle was heading south on the highway, referred to as Route 7, when it veered into the northbound lane and collided with a northbound vehicle. Tragically, Kyle was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Details regarding the condition of the driver of the northbound vehicle, a 48-year-old Bridgeport resident, remain uncertain following the accident. As of Friday evening, no additional information has been made available. The police are actively investigating the incident. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact Sgt. Caswell at 203-438-6531.
The family will release an obituary and funeral arrangements for Kyle Schlatter.
Related story: Redding Motorcyclist Killed In Crash: Police
On Saturday, a motorcyclist was involved in a serious crash, and unfortunately, on Monday, the individual succumbed to their injuries. Redding Police Captain Tim Succi reported that they received information about the single-vehicle accident on Cross Highway at approximately 2:15 p.m. Upon arrival, first responders discovered that the motorcyclist had sustained severe and life-threatening injuries. The injured cyclist was swiftly transported to Danbury Hospital with the assistance of Redding Ridge Ambulance.
Regrettably, on Monday, it was confirmed that the motorcyclist, a 46-year-old Redding man, had passed away due to the injuries sustained in the accident. Based on an initial investigation, it appears that the motorcyclist was traveling westbound on Cross Highway when they lost control while navigating a curve, as stated by Succi. To further delve into the incident, the Redding Police Department’s Major Crash Investigation Team is conducting a follow-up investigation.
Wilton is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 18,503. The town is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region.
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