Fatal Crash Closes Arrigoni Bridge Middletown, Connecticut

A fatal motor vehicle accident occurred on the pedestrian walkway of the Arrigoni Bridge in Middletown, Connecticut, involving a 50cc moped operated by 35-year-old Kristopher Hinton, who was pronounced deceased at the scene. Preliminary investigations suggest Hinton was traveling too fast for the sidewalk, lost control, and crashed. The Middletown Police Department's Traffic Unit is actively investigating the incident and has asked anyone with information to come forward. Due to the crash, traffic on the four-lane Arrigoni Bridge has been reduced to one alternating lane, causing significant backups along Main Street in downtown Middletown. Authorities have urged motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes if possible. The investigation is ongoing, and officials have expressed condolences to Hinton’s family and friends.