Everett motorist accused in fatal Connecticut crash
An Everett woman with an outstanding warrant in Florida was arrested in Connecticut Friday and charged with drug possession, driving under the influence, and causing a crash that killed the daughter of a well-known Italian foods importer from New Haven.
According to Connecticut State Police, Dina Senibaldi, 26, was driving south on Interstate 395 in Waterford about 11 p.m. Friday when she struck a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee from behind. The driver of the Jeep lost control of the vehicle, and it struck a metal wire guardrail and rolled over.
The Jeep’s passenger, Lisa Delprete, 45, North Haven, Conn., sustained serious head trauma. She died at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, Conn.
Delprete was the daughter of Leo Ciocca, the owner of L.C. Cash & Carry, a popular wholesale and retail Italian food and cheese shop in New Haven’s Long Wharf Food Terminal Plaza.
The driver of the Jeep, Edmund Davis, 52, of New Haven, sustained serious head and chest injuries, police said. The passenger in Senibaldi’s vehicle, Marirose Lynch, 25, of Everett, was treated for a minor cut to her forehead.
Senibaldi walked away from the crash, declining medical treatment, police said.
State Police performed field sobriety tests at the scene, which she failed, according to the police report.
Police also found that Senibaldi does not have a valid driver’s license.
The 2010 Dodge Avenger Senibaldi was driving was a rental with New York license plates belonging to National Car Rental, according to a police report.
Police said they found marijuana and narcotics in Senibaldi’s possession.
Public records show that Senibaldi was arrested in Osceola County, Florida, in January 2010 for soliciting prostitution.
She posted a $7,500 bond through J&L Bail Bonds, but failed to appear in a Kissimmee court last May 24. A warrant was issued for her arrest.
After Friday’s fatal crash, Senibaldi was charged with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated, driving without a license, possession of marijuana, and possession of narcotics.
With Delprete’s death, other charges may be filed.
Senibaldi was ordered held on $100,000 bond. She is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow in New London.