Gilberto Rivera : Hartford man arrested for driving wrong way on I-84: reckless behavior leads to consequences

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A Hartford man was arrested in Tolland, CT, after driving the wrong way on I-84. Troopers responded to reports of a vehicle with hazard lights on, traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes. The accused, Gilberto Rivera, was found parked at a rest area entrance ramp. Rivera, showing signs of impairment, failed sobriety tests and was charged with operating under the influence, driving under suspension, driving the wrong way on a divided highway, and second-degree reckless endangerment. He was released on a £25,000 bond and is due in Rockville Superior Court on June 10. Stay updated on this developing story from WFSB.

Man Arrested for Driving Wrong Way on I-84 in Tolland, Connecticut

In a bizarre incident in the early hours of Saturday morning, a Hartford man was arrested after being spotted driving the wrong way on Interstate 84 in Tolland, Connecticut. The incident took place near Exit 68, where multiple 911 calls reported a vehicle with hazard lights on, traveling in the eastbound lanes of the westbound highway.

Responding Troopers from Troop C quickly located the vehicle, a silver Honda Crosstour, parked on the westbound rest area entrance ramp in Willington. The driver, identified as Gilberto Rivera of Hartford, was found to be showing signs of impairment during interactions with the authorities.

Impaired Driver Taken into Custody

Upon further investigation, Rivera was asked to participate in Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, which he did not perform to standard. As a result, he was taken into custody and transported to Troop C, where he was processed and charged with multiple offenses, including operating under the influence, operating under suspension, driving the wrong way on a divided highway, and second-degree reckless endangerment.

Legal Proceedings and Release on Bond

After being charged, Rivera was released on a $25,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Rockville Superior Court on June 10. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of impaired driving and the importance of following traffic laws to ensure the safety of all road users.

Driving under the influence not only puts the driver at risk but also endangers the lives of others on the road. It is essential for all motorists to make responsible decisions behind the wheel to prevent accidents and tragedies like the one that occurred on I-84 in Tolland.

Authorities are urging all drivers to stay vigilant, obey traffic laws, and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. By working together to promote safe driving practices, we can help prevent incidents like this from happening in the future.