Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal car accident that occurred earlier this week on Pershing Drive in Ansonia. Police confirmed that 27-year-old Adonis Lapuppet-Bligen, of Ansonia, lost his life in the single-vehicle crash on September 24, 2025.
According to the Ansonia Police Department, the accident happened when Lapuppet-Bligen’s vehicle struck a telephone pole along Pershing Drive. He was the only occupant of the car at the time of the crash. Responding officers found the vehicle heavily damaged, and despite emergency response, Lapuppet-Bligen did not survive his injuries.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has since ruled that Lapuppet-Bligen died from blunt force trauma. Officials have not yet released details on what may have caused the crash, such as speed, road conditions, or other factors. Police say the investigation is ongoing as they continue to gather information and piece together the events leading up to the collision.
Investigators are asking the public for assistance in determining what happened. Anyone who was in the area of Pershing Drive around the time of the crash and may have witnessed the accident is urged to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885. Residents can also submit information anonymously through Tip411, with the link provided by the department.
The fatal crash has left the Ansonia community shaken, as friends and family mourn the sudden loss of a young man. Lapuppet-Bligen’s death is a stark reminder of the dangers on local roadways, and police continue to stress the importance of safe driving. Authorities are working diligently to bring closure to the case while supporting the victim’s loved ones during this difficult time.
As the investigation moves forward, police have reassured the community that updates will be shared once more details are confirmed. For now, the focus remains on gathering witness accounts, analyzing crash evidence, and determining the exact circumstances that led to the tragic accident that claimed the life of Adonis Lapuppet-Bligen.