Norwalk police: Moped operator killed in crash with SUV

Police responded to the scene just before 10 p.m. at intersection of Maple Street and Van Buren Avenue Friday night.

Rose Shannon

Jul 22, 2023, 2:58 PM

Updated 453 days ago

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A person driving a moped in Norwalk Friday night was killed in a crash with a car at the intersection of Maple Street and Van Buren Avenue.
Police responded to the scene just before 10 p.m.
The operator of the moped, Joseph Velez, 45, of Norwalk, was taken to Norwalk Hospital and was later pronounced dead.
The driver of the second vehicle, an Infiniti SUV, stayed on scene and is cooperating with investigators.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information is asked to contact Officer Taylor Equi at 203-854-3035 or by email at tequi@norwalkct.gov.
People can also call the department's police tip line at 203-854-3111.