Connecticut Governor Offered Reward in Clerk's Death
Governor Ned Lamont increased the reward to $25,000 for information regarding the hit-and-run death of Noel McGregor.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Accidents
Governor Ned Lamont has authorized a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the 2024 hit-and-run death of former Hartford city clerk Noel McGregor. The victim was struck while on Route 2 in Colchester, and the case remains unsolved.
Why it matters
Authorities increased the financial incentive from an original $10,000 reward to encourage new leads in the ongoing investigation. The state is seeking the public's help to identify the driver responsible for the fatal collision.
The reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction has been raised to $25,000. Investigators are specifically seeking a blue Jeep Cherokee, model years 2015-2023, likely featuring damage to the right-side mirror and door handle.
The players
Ned Lamont
Ned Lamont is the current Governor of Connecticut who authorized the increased reward funds.
Noel McGregor
Noel McGregor was a former Hartford city clerk who died following a vehicle collision.
The details
Noel McGregor was struck on Route 2 westbound near Exit 16 in Colchester on October 22, 2024, and succumbed to his injuries the following month. Despite the initial reward offered in December 2024, the driver who fled the scene has not been apprehended.
Timeline
Oct. 22, 2024: Noel McGregor was struck in a hit-and-run incident.
November 2024: Noel McGregor died from his injuries.
December 2024: An initial $10,000 reward was offered for information.
September 21, 2026: Governor Lamont authorized the increased $25,000 reward.
Legal Context
The authorization of a state reward follows a pattern of using financial incentives to generate new investigative leads in cold cases. This initiative reflects broader efforts by Connecticut law enforcement to resolve high-profile hit-and-run fatalities through public participation.
Residents in the Colchester area or those with information regarding a blue 2015-2023 Jeep Cherokee are encouraged to contact authorities. The investigation remains active as officials seek to identify the driver involved in the collision on Route 2.
The takeaway
Authorities are hopeful the increased reward will provide the necessary breakthrough to identify the suspect vehicle. Citizens are reminded to report any sighting of a blue Jeep Cherokee with specific body damage to the relevant authorities.
Further reading
Learn more about local investigations and traffic safety initiatives on our Connecticut Accidents page.
