Man Crossing I-95 In Stamford Hit, Killed By Tractor-Trailer

A man who was crossing I-95 was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer in Fairfield County.

A man crossing I-95 in Stamford was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer.
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09/18/2023 11:00 a.m.

The crash took place around 8:45 p.m. in Stamford on Sunday, Sept. 17 near Exit 8.

According to the Connecticut State Police, a tractor-trailer was traveling northbound in the right lane when an unidentified man crossing the highway was struck in the right lane.

The victim was transported to Stamford Hospital where he was pronounced dead, state police said.

Police are waiting for identification from the Connecticut Officer of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The tractor-trailer driver was not injured.

Any witnesses to the crash are asked to contact Trooper Carmen Quispialaya at 203-696-2500 or at Carmen.Quispialaya@ct.gov.

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