Two Motorcyclists Killed in Separate Crashes in Connecticut, Idaho

A 19-year-old motorcyclist, Ethan Dane Viele of Naugatuck, died after a collision on Beacon Valley Road in Beacon Falls when his Yamaha motorcycle veered into the eastbound lane and struck a Chevrolet Tahoe driven by 61-year-old Dawn Frohnhoefer. The crash caused Frohnhoefer's vehicle to capsize, and Viele was ejected from his motorcycle before being transported to Waterbury Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. State police are investigating the incident and have asked for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact Trooper Patrick Miko. Separately, in Twin Falls, Idaho, a 43-year-old motorcyclist named Jeremy Bowman died following a crash on Blue Lakes Boulevard, and authorities are seeking information from the public. Additionally, a recent e-bike crash in Twin Falls seriously injured bicyclist Brandon Hardy, who has since been released from the hospital, with investigations ongoing and a GoFundMe established to assist with his recovery. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about motorcycle and bicycle safety on local roads.