Gilberto Rivera : “Wrong-Way Driver Arrested in Tolland for Impaired Driving”

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Gilberto Rivera, a 40-year-old man from Hartford, was arrested in Tolland for driving under the influence on the wrong side of I-84. State police received reports of a vehicle with hazard lights flashing traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes. Troopers located Rivera’s silver Honda Crosstour near exits 67 and 68. Rivera displayed signs of impairment and failed sobriety tests during a traffic stop. He was charged with DUI, driving on a suspended license, driving the wrong way on a divided highway, and reckless endangerment. Rivera was released on a $25,000 bond and is set to appear in Rockville Superior Court on June 10.

Wrong-Way Driver Arrested in Tolland, Connecticut

In the early hours of the morning, chaos ensued on I-84 in Tolland, Connecticut, as state police received multiple calls reporting a vehicle driving on the wrong side of the highway. The driver, later identified as Gilberto Rivera, was seen heading eastbound in the westbound lanes with hazard lights flashing.

State Police Intervention

Troopers from state police’s Troop C quickly responded to the reports and located Rivera’s silver Honda Crosstour near exits 67 and 68. Rivera was found parked on the entrance ramp of the westbound rest area, where he was approached by the troopers.

Impairment Detected

Upon interacting with Rivera, troopers observed signs of impairment and proceeded to conduct Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Unfortunately, Rivera failed to pass these tests, leading to his arrest for several charges.

Charges and Legal Proceedings

Subsequently, Rivera was taken into custody and charged with operating under the influence, operating under suspension, driving the wrong way on a divided highway, and reckless endangerment in the second degree. After posting a $25,000 bond, he is scheduled to appear at Rockville Superior Court on June 10.

Community Impact

Incidents like these not only put the driver at risk but also endanger the lives of other motorists on the road. The quick response from state police helped avert a potentially disastrous situation on I-84 in Tolland.

It serves as a reminder to all drivers to stay vigilant and adhere to traffic laws to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.

As the legal proceedings unfold, the community waits to see the consequences of Rivera’s actions and hopes that this incident serves as a cautionary tale for others.