Keyshia M. Ortiz-Benitez Remembered After Early Saturday Morning Hartford Pedestrian Crash On Ledyard Street
Keyshia M. Ortiz-Benitez died early Saturday, June 27, 2026, after a vehicle hit Ortiz-Benitez while walking on Ledyard Street in Hartford.
The crash happened around 3:50 a.m. just south of Wawarme Avenue, where emergency crews responded after reports that a car had hit a pedestrian.
First responders found Ortiz-Benitez on the ground with critical injuries and immediately began lifesaving efforts at the scene.
Despite their efforts, responders pronounced Ortiz-Benitez dead at the location because of injuries from the collision.
The local traffic division continues to investigate the crash, and officers closed the area for several hours to collect evidence, map the roadway, and review the early timeline.
Family members and close friends now mourn a sudden loss while authorities ask anyone who saw the crash to share information.
Memorial and funeral service details will be announced later by family members.
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