Leilani Rochelle Robinson of Norwich Remembered After Fatal Montville Connector Ramp Crash Days Before 19th Birthday
Leilani Rochelle Robinson, 18, of Norwich, died after a car crash on a quiet Thursday evening on the Montville Connector on-ramp to Interstate 395 north.
The crash involved a 2006 Lexus ES 330 that left the road and struck a tree along the ramp, according to the report.
First responders found Robinson unresponsive at the scene, and authorities asked anyone who saw the crash to contact state troopers.
Robinson had recently graduated from New London High School Multi-Magnet Campus and earned recognition as an All-State cheerleader and talented track athlete.
Friends, coaches, teammates, and community members remember Robinson as a bright, energetic young person with great promise.
The loss came just three days before Robinson’s 19th birthday, adding deep sadness for loved ones and the wider community.
Memorial and funeral service details will be announced later by family members.
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