WETHERSFIELD, CT — A man was found dead inside a parked vehicle on Friday night.
Wethersfield Police Officers responded to 1381 Berlin Turnpike at approximately 10:44 p.m. to check on a vehicle that was parked with its headlights illuminated for an extended period of time.
Upon arrival, officers observed a 2025 Honda HRV with the operator unresponsive inside.
There were no other individuals on scene.
Aetna ambulance personnel arrived on scene and presumed the operator deceased.
Wethersfield Police Detectives responded to the scene and are actively investigating this incident.
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner responded to the scene and took custody of the deceased for further investigation.
The deceased has been identified as Hector Manuel J. Ortiz-Rivera, 21, of Bristol.
The Wethersfield Police Department is asking the public with any information regarding this incident to call Detective Hilchuk at 860-721-2967.
