ENFIELD, Conn. – Amanda Santiago, 27, of Springfield, Mass., died in a horrific motorcycle accident on Somers Road Friday afternoon, according to Enfield Police.
When Santiago was riding a motorcycle, there was a collision with another car at around 13:20 Sent to Santiago. Francis Hospital in Hartford and was eventually pronounced dead despite medical interventions.
The motorcycle driver, Jose del Rosario Collazo Jr., a 31-year-old Massachusetts resident, was taken to the hospital for medical treatment after suffering significant injuries. His current state of health is unknown.
The other car involved in the collision has not been identified by authorities, and the cause of the accident is still under investigation. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call 860-763-8985 to speak with Officer Nisyrios, according to police.
The unexpected death of Amanda Santiago left a deep vacuum in the lives of her loved ones, and the community in great mourning. Friends and relatives are left to deal with the tragedy of her death as the investigation continues.
This unfortunate accident serves as a reminder of the risks involved in driving and the need to maintain constant vigilance in order to stop more deaths.
