Luis Martinez, 32, of Waterbury, is charged with reckless driving, second-degree manslaughter — motor vehicle, driving on a suspended license, and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Waterbury police said.
Martinez crashed into Jayden Gonzalez around 2:15 a.m. on Nov. 10 near Baldwin and Lounsbury Streets intersection in Waterbury, authorities said. The 22-year-old Gonzalez died of his injuries shortly after paramedics got him to an area hospital. Martinez was left in critical condition after the crash.
Jayden, a Sacred Heart High School grad, where he was an outstanding football player, according to his obituary. The devoted Patriots and Yankees fan worked at Target as he pursued a psychology degree at Central Connecticut State University, where he was set to graduate in June 2025…