Crime & Safety

Motorcyclist Dies of Crash Injuries

The 23-year-old Middletown man passed away two days after his Yamaha motorcycle collided with a Volvo on Newfield Street.

On Monday, Scott Hatje, 23, of Middletown died as a result of the injuries he sustained in the motor vehicle accident that occurred Saturday night on Newfield Street, according to Middletown Police.

On Nov. 3 at 6:20 p.m., a serious motor vehicle collision took place at 558 Newfield Street, the Newfield Pizza plaza.

A 1998 Volvo, operated by Krzsztof Piotrowski, 43, of Middletown, was traveling south on Newfield Street. A 2003 Yamaha motorcycle driven by Hatje was traveling north on Newfield Street.

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Motorcycle Operator Critically Injured in Newfield Street Accident

The accident remains under investigation, witnesses are asked to contact Officer David Godwin of the Traffic Unit (860) 344-3264.

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