Mahamadou Keita Killed in 18-wheeler Accident in Torrington, CT
Torrington, CT -- December 15, 2022, Mahamadou Keita was killed due to an accident where an 18-wheeler crashed off-road.
Investigators responded to the area of Hayden Hill road and Greenwoods Road at around 5:00 a.m.

It appears that 44-year-old Mahamadou Keita was driving a tractor-trailer northbound along Hayden Hill. Somehow, the vehicle went off-road, crashed into several objects, then crashed into an embankment.
Keita was pronounced dead following the crash. No one else appeared to be hurt. Right now, additional details about the accident are unavailable.
Commentary on Mahamadou Keita 18-wheeler Accident in Torrington
When it comes to a truck wreck like this, it's important people understand just how much can go wrong. Folks are generally quick to assume the victim must have done something wrong. Is that possible? Sure, and it's even common. But for all we know, this was all the result of a medical emergency, a tire blowout, road hazards, some other reckless driver that left the scene, etc. It could even be something relatively unusual, such as a mechanical issue, which authorities aren't often equipped to handle on their own. At the end of the day, getting a grieving family the answers they need should always be a priority. Are proper steps being taken to see that happens?
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