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traffic-accident1 year ago

"Crash Causes Closure of I-84 East in Ashford with Submerged Tractor Trailers"

Interstate 84 eastbound in Ashford, CT was closed due to a crash involving two tractor trailers, with reports of the vehicles being submerged in water. The closure was between exits 72 and 73, and the exit 72 east ramp was also closed. Serious injuries were reported, and at least one patient was transported to a hospital. The state police dive team, along with the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Department of Consumer Protection, were called to the scene.

via Eyewitness News 3|
#ashford#crash#i-84
traffic-accident1 year ago

Tragic Wrong-Way Crash Claims Two Lives on I-84 in Manchester

Two women were killed in a wrong-way collision on I-84 in Manchester, Connecticut, early Saturday morning. The driver and passenger of a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction collided head-on with a tandem tractor-trailer unit, resulting in their deaths. The driver of the tractor-trailer was uninjured, while the driver of a third vehicle involved suffered minor injuries. The highway was closed for several hours but has since reopened, and witnesses are urged to contact Connecticut State Police with any information.

via Eyewitness News 3|
#connecticut-state-police#fatalities#i-84
transportation2 years ago

"Oregon's I-84 Closed in Columbia River Gorge Due to Winter Storm"

The Oregon Department of Transportation has closed I-84 through the Columbia River Gorge due to unsafe conditions caused by freezing rain and strong winds, with potential accumulation of around half an inch of ice. ODOT emphasizes the treacherous nature of driving in icy conditions and advises travelers to stay off the road to allow their crews to work. The closure is expected to last until the roads are deemed safe again, and travelers are encouraged to wait out the weather in the safe location of Troutdale.

via KATU|
#columbia-river-gorge#freezing-rain#i-84
traffic-accident2 years ago

Series of Crashes Cause Major Closures on I-84 in Farmington and Tolland

Part of Interstate 84 East in Farmington, Connecticut, was closed due to a multi-vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver. The eastbound side of the highway was closed between exits 37 and 39, but has since reopened. Injuries were reported, but the extent is unknown. LifeStar was called to the scene but canceled before arriving.

via NBC Connecticut|
#farmington#i-84#multi-vehicle-crash
traffic-accident2 years ago

Fatal Hit-and-Run and Wrong-Way Crash Investigated on I-84 in East Hartford

Connecticut state police are investigating a fatal crash on I-84 in East Hartford, where a wrong-way driver collided with a concrete barrier before being struck by another vehicle. The driver of the wrong-way vehicle, identified as 29-year-old Westley Clemente-fuentes, was standing in the left lane when he was hit and later succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the second vehicle, 21-year-old Ileaha Porter, was found to be impaired and has been charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence. The highway has since reopened, and police are seeking any additional information or video footage related to the incident.

via Eyewitness News 3|
#connecticut-state-police#dui#east-hartford
traffic-accident2 years ago

Pedestrian Struck by Tractor-Trailer Forces Partial Closure of I-84

A pedestrian was struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 84 in Southington, CT, resulting in serious injuries. The eastbound side of the highway was partially closed for several hours near exit 30, and the state police accident reconstruction team is investigating the incident. The reason for the pedestrian being on the highway remains unknown. Travelers in the area are advised to seek alternate routes.

via Eyewitness News 3|
#closure#i-84#pedestrian
accidents2 years ago

Fatal Wrong-Way Crash on I-84 in Middlebury.

Two drivers died in a wrong-way crash on I-84 in Middlebury, Connecticut, early Sunday morning. A Toyota Prius was driving eastbound when a Mitsubishi Eclipse driving the wrong way hit the Toyota head-on. Both drivers, identified as 23-year-old Leticia Dourado and 45-year-old Mathew Marquis, succumbed to their injuries. The highway was initially shut down for investigation but has since reopened.

via Eyewitness News 3|
#accidents#fatalities#i-84