Donna L. Horesco as Administratrix of the Estate of Michael P. Celone v. Joseph Dilley et al

Case Background

On December 6, 2021, Plaintiff Donna L. Horesco, as Administratrix of the Estate of Michael P. Celone, filed a wrongful death lawsuit pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §52-555. She filed the lawsuit in the Superior Court, J.D. of Waterbury (Case number: UWY-CV21-6063366-S), and Judge Robert D. Andrea presided over the case.

Cause

On November 27, 2020, at approximately 6:45 PM, Michael P. Celone, a retired U.S. Navy veteran, was walking eastbound on Main Street North (U.S. Route 6) in Woodbury, Connecticut. Celone, who resided in Unit #5A at the Holly House Apartments complex in Woodbury, was returning home after picking up groceries. Joseph Dilley, a resident of Southbury, Connecticut, was driving a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado K2500 Heavy Duty westbound on the same road. Dilley's vehicle suddenly and without warning struck Celone, causing severe injuries. Emergency services responded to the scene of the collision, and Celone was immediately transported to Waterbury Hospital. After lingering between life and death for two days, Celone unfortunately succumbed to his injuries and passed away on November 29, 2020, at 2:55 PM. Donna L. Horesco was appointed as the Administratrix of Celone's estate by the Connecticut Probate Court on May 5, 2021.

Injuries

Michael Celone suffered extensive and severe injuries from the collision with the heavy-duty commercial pickup truck. These injuries were widespread, including trauma to multiple parts of his body. Specifically, Celone sustained a traumatic brain injury, injuries to his face, chest, and abdominal region/torso, as well as injuries to his right elbow, left leg, left knee, right leg, and right knee. The impact caused extensive bruising over Celone's entire body, indicating the forceful nature of the collision. Beyond the physical injuries, Celone suffered severe shock to his nervous system, contributing to the overall trauma. In the two days following the accident, Celone endured significant pain and suffering, both mental and physical, before ultimately