Authorities are investigating a fatal head-on collision that occurred Tuesday night, November 11, 2025, on the Arrigoni Bridge, resulting in the death of a Middletown man and leaving another driver injured. The crash took place at approximately 8:43 p.m. on the Portland side of the bridge, prompting a swift response from the Portland Police Department.
Upon arrival, first responders found two vehicles severely damaged in the collision—a red Subaru and a black Ford Escape. The driver of the Subaru, 70-year-old Jozef Baran from Middletown, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash.
SUPPORT THE FAMILY - GOD BLESS YOU
The driver of the Ford Escape, 31-year-old Angela Grammatico of Portland, was transported to Hartford Hospital with unspecified injuries. Her current condition has not been publicly disclosed, and authorities have not released further details regarding the extent of her injuries.
The Portland Police Department has confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, and no additional information has been shared at this time. As the investigation continues, authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information to come forward. Tips can be directed to the Portland Police Department at (860) 342-6780.
Following the crash, the Arrigoni Bridge was temporarily closed as authorities worked to clear the scene and reconstruct the events leading up to the fatal collision. The investigation remains active, with updates expected as new information becomes available.