SOUTHINGTON, CT — Two men have been arrested following a multi-vehicle collision that stemmed from a road-rage incident in January.
Southington Police responded to the area of Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike and Canal Street at approximately 1:23 p.m. on Jan. 22, 2026, for a reported multi-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle.
The Southington Police Department Accident Investigation Team assumed the investigation due to the seriousness of the collision.
The investigation determined that the collision involved five vehicles and followed a road-rage type incident involving a pickup truck operated by Quest Marquis Robinson, 22, of Terryville, and a motorcycle operated by Timothy Delaney, 29, of Southington.
The investigation further determined that the pickup truck struck the rear of the motorcycle, causing the motorcycle and pickup truck to continue into the intersection where several other vehicles became involved.
Delaney sustained serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital.
A second operator was also transported for treatment of minor injuries.
Arrest warrants were obtained for both Robinson and Delaney following the investigation.
Robinson was taken into custody on June 8, 2026, on an active arrest warrant related to the investigation.
He was charged with assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree, reckless endangerment in the first degree, false statement, reckless driving and following too closely with intent to harass or intimidate.
Robinson was held on a court-set bond of $200,000 and was scheduled to appear in New Britain Superior Court on June 9, 2026.
Delaney turned himself in at the Southington Police Department on June 10, 2026, on an active arrest warrant related to the same investigation.
He was charged with criminal mischief in the third degree, failure to insure a private motor vehicle, failure to drive in proper lane and operating an unregistered motor vehicle.
Delaney posted bond and was released from custody.
He is scheduled to appear in New Britain Superior Court on June 24, 2026.
