Stamford Woman Faces Manslaughter Charges in Fatal Crash

WHO:

News Times - A Stamford woman is facing charges.

WTNH - The victims were Bridgeport police officer Cooper Whiteside, 38, and his girlfriend Brittany Islami, 34.

WHAT:

News Times - The woman was charged with second-degree manslaughter and driving under the influence.

WTNH - The crash involved a head-on collision that resulted in the deaths of Whiteside and Islami.

WHERE:

WTNH - The incident occurred in Danbury, Connecticut.

WHEN:

WTNH - The crash that killed Whiteside and Islami happened earlier this month.

WHY:

WTNH - The woman was allegedly driving under the influence at the time of the crash.

HOW:

WTNH - The crash involved a Jeep striking the motorcycle of the victims head-on.

(UPDATED July 24, 2026 23:19 UTC)

A Stamford woman is facing charges of second-degree manslaughter and driving under the influence following a tragic head-on collision in Danbury, Connecticut, that resulted in the deaths of Bridgeport police officer Cooper Whiteside and his girlfriend Brittany Islami. The crash, which involved a Jeep striking the victims' motorcycle, occurred earlier this month, and authorities allege that the woman was under the influence at the time. As the investigation continues, the community mourns the loss of Whiteside and Islami.