Luis Santana Obituary: 27-Year-Old Moped Rider Killed in Waterbury Hit-and-Run as Surveillance Footage Leads to Arrest

Luis Santana, 27, died after a moped crash in Waterbury, Connecticut. Investigators used surveillance footage, vehicle evidence and cellphone records to identify a 47-year-old woman charged in connection with the fatal hit-and-run.

Luis Santana Dies Following Waterbury Hit-and-Run

A fatal hit-and-run in Waterbury, Connecticut, claimed the life of 27-year-old Luis Santana after a collision involving his moped and a car on July 25, 2026. Investigators later used surveillance camera footage from several locations to trace the vehicle allegedly involved, leading to the arrest of a 47-year-old Waterbury woman.

According to an arrest warrant reported by CT Insider on November 6, emergency responders arrived at the intersection of Meriden Road and Southmayd Road at approximately 2:07 a.m. They found Santana lying in the roadway with serious head injuries.

He was initially conscious but later lost consciousness and stopped breathing. Firefighters performed CPR before he was transported to Saint Mary’s Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Surveillance Cameras Help Investigators Trace Vehicle

Police investigating the collision recovered vehicle debris at the scene that helped narrow the search to a Subaru Outback or Crosstrek. Witnesses also reported seeing a dark vehicle with substantial front-end damage leaving the area.

Investigators subsequently located a blue 2023 Subaru Crosstrek with significant damage to its front end and windshield. The vehicle was reportedly found outside a Waterbury residence.

According to the arrest warrant, footage from business, residential and city-owned surveillance cameras helped investigators reconstruct the vehicle’s movements before and after the collision. Some footage reportedly showed the Subaru turning onto Southmayd Road as Santana’s moped approached, followed by the collision.

Police also obtained cellphone records that placed the phone belonging to the vehicle’s registered owner near the crash location around the relevant time.

Ayesha Abdul-Lateef Arrested and Charged

Authorities identified the woman as Ayesha Abdul-Lateef, 47, of Waterbury. She was arrested on October 7 and charged with evading responsibility resulting in death and failure to yield while turning left.

Court records cited in the November 6 report indicate that she was released on a $100,000 professional surety bond. A plea hearing was scheduled for November 10, 2026.

Disclaimer

This article is based on published reporting and details attributed to the police arrest warrant. The charges against Ayesha Abdul-Lateef are allegations, and an arrest does not establish guilt. The investigation and court proceedings should be followed for further developments. No additional personal or family details about Luis Santana have been independently established in the cited reports.

Editorial distinction: This is the Waterbury case involving Luis Santana. It is separate from the New Britain fatal hit-and-run involving Kelvin Benitez, which was also reported in Connecticut news coverage.