27-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash On I-84, CT State Police Say

Connecticut State Police are asking for witnesses to a two-vehicle crash that killed a young man.

Police lights
Photo Credit: *Photo by Scott Rodgerson on Unsplash*

11/04/2021 11:30 a.m.

Hartford County resident Blake Burrows, age 27, of Manchester, was killed around 7:59 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 3, on I-84 westbound in East Hartford.

According to state police, Burrows, who was driving a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, was following a tractor-trailer on the highway, when for some reason he struck the back of the truck.

The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured, Burrows died at the scene, state police said.

Both vehicles were towed from the scene to due disabling damage.

The case remains under investigation.

Any witnesses to the crash are asked to contact Trooper John Wilson at 860-534-1098 or by email at john.wilson@ct.gov.

Click here to follow Daily Voice Newtown and receive free news updates.