Early March accident being investigated by Bristol Police

Posted By: David Fortier March 18, 2024

The collision of an automobile and a person in a wheelchair earlier in March is being investigated after the person in the wheelchair died this past Saturday.

Bristol Police officers responding to a call found Albert Sonier laying on the side of the road after a vehicle struck his wheelchair on West Street at Gridley Street on Sunday, March 3 around 6 p.m.

Emergency Medical Services evaluated Sonier, who was transported to an area hospital for further testing. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner notified Bristol Police on Saturday, March 16, that Sonier had passed away.

At this time, the case has been re-assigned to the Bristol Police Dept.’s Serious Traffic Reconstruction Team for further investigation.

It is unknown if the fatality was a result of injuries from the incident or previous medical history, the release from the Bristol Police Dept. states. Autopsy results are pending.

If anyone has witnessed the crash or has more information, please contact Officer K. Verillo at (860)584-3031 or email katherineverillo@bristolct.gov.

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