Vigil for man killed at West Hartford intersection spurs calls for road safety

Vigil for man killed at West Hartford intersection spurs calls for road safety

As the community mourns a man who was killed while crossing the intersection of South Main Street and New Britain Avenue in West Hartford over the weekend. People in town say it’s a moment to continue pushing for safer roads. Nailed to a utility pole are a pair of white shoes with a solemn message. A memorial for 61-year-old Stephen Mendelsohn who was killed after being hit by a car over the weekend. “We believe any death or serious injury on ou…

Vigil Held for Pedestrian Killed in West Hartford Crash - We-Ha

Friends and co-workers shared their memories of Stephen Mendelsohn, who was remembered as an advocate, and a highly intelligent and religious man. Sara Wentworth (right), a co-worker, speaks at a vigil for Stephen Mendelsohn on June 4, 2025. Photo credit: Ronni Newton By Ronni Newton The pedestrian who was struck and killed on [...] The post Vigil Held for Pedestrian Killed in West Hartford Crash appeared first on We-Ha