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Entire Family Killed On Way To Wedding Mourned As Devout Christians, Immigrants Entire Family Killed On Way To Wedding Mourned As Devout Christians, Immigrants
Entire Family Killed On Way To Wedding Mourned As Devout Christians, Immigrants A Massachusetts family traveling to a wedding in South Carolina has been identified among the five people killed in a devastating chain-reaction crash involving a charter bus on Interstate 95 in Virginia. Providence Christian Academy announced Friday, May 29, that members of the Doncev family died in the crash, which happened shortly after 2:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-95 in Stafford County. Relatives identified the family of four as Dimitri Doncev, 45, and his wife Ecaterina Doncev, 44, along with their two children, Emily, 13, and Mark, 7, all of Greenfield, MA. The family …
7th Street Burger To Open First CT Location; Here's Where 7th Street Burger To Open First CT Location; Here's Where
7th Street Burger To Open First CT Location; Here's Where 7th Street Burger is bringing its popular smash burgers to Stamford.  The New York City chain signed a long-term lease at ShopRite Plaza on West Main Street. The move marks its first spot in Connecticut, and its 27th location.  Authorities did not say when the new location would open.  Royal Properties, which brokered the deal, said in a news release that the location will be a big hit with customers.  “The concept has an incredible following, and we’re excited to bring their energy and great food to this high-traffic shopping center," Royal Properties Princi…
Ryan Routh Reportedly Tries To Stab Himself After Verdict In Trump Assassination Attempt Trial Ryan Routh Reportedly Tries To Stab Himself After Verdict In Trump Assassination Attempt Trial
Ryan Routh Reportedly Tries To Stab Himself After Verdict In Trump Assassination Attempt Trial There was chaos in court moments after a jury found Ryan Wesley Routh guilty in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the defendant reportedly tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen, triggering a chaotic scene as marshals rushed the defense table. The verdict was returned Tuesday, Sept. 23, in a South Florida courtroom overseen by US District Judge Aileen Cannon after the jury deliberated two hours. She described the courtroom commotion as an “outburst,” and Routh was forcibly removed before being brought back in shackles to be told he will be sentenced on Thursday, Dec. 18, ac…
Guilford Firefighter, Veteran Who 'Lived Life With Intensity, Heart' Killed In I-95 Crash Guilford Firefighter, Veteran Who 'Lived Life With Intensity, Heart' Killed In I-95 Crash
Guilford Firefighter, Veteran Who 'Lived Life With Intensity, Heart' Killed In I-95 Crash Authorities have identified a 32-year-old Connecticut firefighter as the motorcyclist who died in a crash on I-95 in Guilford late last week. Michael Terrio, of Killingworth, a member of the Guilford Fire Department, was riding a Suzuki GSX-R1000 when he crashed into the back of a Volvo near Exit 59 southbound on Friday, Aug. 22, around 8:45 p.m., Connecticut State Police said. Paramedics took Terrio to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The Volvo’s driver, a 66-year-old man from Freehold, New Jersey, sustained minor injuries in the collision. The Guilford Fir…
Waterbury Road Worker Hit, Killed In 'Preventable' Tragedy On I-95 In Greenwich: DOT Waterbury Road Worker Hit, Killed In 'Preventable' Tragedy On I-95 In Greenwich: DOT
Waterbury Road Worker Hit, Killed In 'Preventable' Tragedy On I-95 In Greenwich: DOT A routine overnight work shift turned tragic after a vehicle crashed into and killed a road crew worker in a Greenwich I-95 construction zone after an SUV veered into the work area, authorities said. Traymont Tucker, of Waterbury, was hit around 2:25 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers said a Dodge Durango traveling northbound just south of Exit 3 entered an active construction pattern and struck Tucker, who was standing in the center median. Emergency medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. The SUV’s driver, a 38-year-old man from Yonkers, suffered…
125 MPH Drunk Driver On I-95 In Milford Had Double Legal Limit Of Alcohol In System: Police 125 MPH Drunk Driver On I-95 In Milford Had Double Legal Limit Of Alcohol In System: Police
125 MPH Drunk Driver On I-95 In Milford Had Double Legal Limit Of Alcohol In System: Police A 23-year-old man was arrested early after state police said he was caught driving 125 miles per hour on I-95 while drunk. Jose Gonzalez, of Bridgeport, was pulled over near Exit 40 on the southbound side of I-95 in Milford just before 3 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3, after troopers clocked him at nearly twice the speed limit, Connecticut State Police said. The trooper noted Gonzalez showed "clear signs of impairment," including red, glossy eyes and the smell of alcohol. Authorities arrested him and administered a blood alcohol test at the Troop G barracks in Bridgeport. He was nearly double the …
VIDEO: Procession For Slain NYPD Officer Rolls Through NJ In Powerful Tribute VIDEO: Procession For Slain NYPD Officer Rolls Through NJ In Powerful Tribute
Video: Procession For Slain Nypd Officer Rolls Through NJ In Powerful Tribute Dozens of police motorcycles, vans, and trucks led a white limousine carrying the body of NYPD Officer Didarul Islam through New Jersey in a powerful funeral procession Thursday, July 31 (scroll for video). NYPD Stunning footage (below) captured by Nick Tomasso on Linwood Avenue in Fort Lee shows the caravan rolling past Route 80 and I-95, moments after leaving New York. Services began earlier in the day at a mosque in the Bronx, where hundreds of uniformed officers stood silently in rows before the procession departed for Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa. Islam, who leaves behind a wif…
New Haven Motorcyclist Killed After Crash With Tractor-Trailer On I-95 New Haven Motorcyclist Killed After Crash With Tractor-Trailer On I-95
New Haven Motorcyclist Killed After Crash With Tractor-Trailer On I-95 A 52-year-old Connecticut motorcyclist was killed after crashing into the back of a tractor-trailer on I-95 in Stonington, authorities said.  Shawn Twomey, of New Haven, was piloting his Suzuki GSX-R1000 around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday when he crashed into a truck near the I-91 South interchange, Connecticut State Police said.  Twomey was thrown from the bike and died at the scene, authorities said. The truck driver was not injured.  Authorities are investigating the crash. Anyone with information about it is asked to contact Trooper Timothy Wengloski at 860-848-6500 or timot…
Intoxicated Guilford Driver Hit 126 MPH In 50 MPH Zone On I-95 In East Haven: Police Intoxicated Guilford Driver Hit 126 MPH In 50 MPH Zone On I-95 In East Haven: Police
Intoxicated Guilford Driver Hit 126 MPH In 50 MPH Zone On I-95 In East Haven: Police A Connecticut driver is facing serious charges after police clocked him going more than twice the speed limit on I-95 while intoxicated, authorities said.  Erik Gravem, 52, is charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol and reckless driving, Connecticut State Police said.  Troopers spotted Gravem's car around 1:15 a.m. on Monday, July 7, near exit 52 in East Haven. He was clocked at 126 miles per hour in a stretch of I-95 where the speed limit is 50 mph, police said.  After pulling him over, the trooper said Gravem appeared intoxicated, but…
Caught At 111 MPH: CT Man Drunk, High, Speeding On I-95 With No License, No Insurance, Cops Say Caught At 111 MPH: CT Man Drunk, High, Speeding On I-95 With No License, No Insurance, Cops Say
Caught At 111 MPH: CT Man Drunk, High, Speeding On I-95 With No License, No Insurance, Cops Say A Connecticut man with no license or insurance was arrested after state police say he flew past a cruiser at over 100 miles per hour on I-95 while drunk and high.  Delroy Williams, 48, of Stamford, faces multiple charges following his arrest Thursday night, June 26, Connecticut State Police said.  The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. near Exit 14 in Darien, where a state trooper saw a black Acura TL blow past them “at an extremely high rate of speed.” Using radar, the trooper clocked the car at 100 mph in a 55 zone, authorities said. The officer flipped on the cruiser’s lights…
Wrong-Way Chase In CT Causes Multi-Car Crash, 4 Sent To Hospital, But It Didn't End There Wrong-Way Chase In CT Causes Multi-Car Crash, 4 Sent To Hospital, But It Didn't End There
Wrong-Way Chase In CT Causes Multi-Car Crash, 4 Sent To Hospital, But It Didn't End There A stolen BMW led police on a chase through Stamford on Wednesday afternoon, June 25, causing a violent multi-vehicle crash that sent four people to the hospital, including a Connecticut state trooper, officials said. The pursuit began in New York after the vehicle was connected to the robbery of an off-duty NYPD officer, Stamford police said. Troopers, city officers, and a Westchester County Aviation Unit helicopter followed the SUV across the state line. A Connecticut State Police trooper later spotted the BMW coming off I-95 onto Canal Street in Stamford — driving the wrong way, authoritie…
Routine Traffic Stop Lands CT Intoxicated Driver With Gun In Jail: Police Routine Traffic Stop Lands CT Intoxicated Driver With Gun In Jail: Police
Routine Traffic Stop Lands CT Intoxicated Driver With Gun In Jail: Police A routine traffic stop ended with a man facing serious charges after police caught him driving under the influence while carrying a loaded gun, officials said.  Kirk Thomas, 29, of Bridgeport, is facing multiple charges following his arrest on Thursday morning, June 12, in Norwalk, authorities said.  A Norwalk police officer spotted Thomas' Tesla blow through a red light at the intersection of East and Hendricks Avenue without stopping during morning rush-hour traffic. The car turned on I-95, and the officer followed suit.  After pulling him over, Thomas was found to be smok…
Driver Killed Checking On Disabled Vehicle In I-95 Hit-Run Crash; Police Look For Ford Van Driver Killed Checking On Disabled Vehicle In I-95 Hit-Run Crash; Police Look For Ford Van
Driver Killed Checking On Disabled Vehicle In I-95 Hit-Run Crash; Police Look For Ford Van A man was fatally struck on I-95 early Sunday morning, May 18, after stepping out of his disabled vehicle, police said. Investigators are now asking for the public’s help in tracking down the driver responsible. Cristhian Eduardo Carvajal Saldana, 31, of White Plains, New York, was checking on his vehicle about a half-mile from Exit 3 around 4:30 a.m. when he was hit, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers were already en route to assist with the stalled car when they received word that the driver had been struck. Emergency crews responded quickly, but Saldana was pronounced dead a…
Armed Kidnapping Suspect Caught At I-95 Rest Stop In Madison During Overnight Manhunt Armed Kidnapping Suspect Caught At I-95 Rest Stop In Madison During Overnight Manhunt
Armed Kidnapping Suspect Caught At I-95 Rest Stop In Madison During Overnight Manhunt A Rhode Island man is behind bars after Connecticut State Police tracked down a suspected armed kidnapper at a rest stop on I-95 in Madison early Thursday morning, May 8, authorities said.  Angel Martinez, 23, of Providence, Rhode Island, faces multiple charges following his arrest just before 2 a.m., Connecticut State Police said.  Connecticut State troopers in Westbrook were on high alert after receiving a “be on the lookout” alert for a gray Jeep tied to a reported armed kidnapping in Providence. They found the vehicle stopped at the Madison rest area with a man and a woman ins…
Wanted CT Man Busted After Drunken Hit, Run Crash On I-95 In Westbrook: Police Wanted CT Man Busted After Drunken Hit, Run Crash On I-95 In Westbrook: Police
Wanted CT Man Busted After Drunken Hit, Run Crash On I-95 In Westbrook: Police A hit-and-run on I-95 turned into a dramatic arrest after Connecticut State Police discovered the driver involved was not only drunk, but also wanted on multiple warrants, including one from out of state, authorities said.  Henrry Zavalavillatoro, 32, of New Haven, is charged with multiple felonies following his arrest on Friday, May 2, Connecticut State Police said.  Troopers were called to I-95 near Exit 65 in Westbrook on Friday, May 2, around 5:30 p.m. after a driver said a Nissan had sideswiped their vehicle when passing them on the shoulder, police said. The car sped off aft…
3 Killed, 1 Injured After Plane Crashes On Roadway Near I-95 In Florida 3 Killed, 1 Injured After Plane Crashes On Roadway Near I-95 In Florida
3 Killed, 1 Injured After Plane Crashes On Roadway Near I-95 In Florida Three people were killed when a small aircraft crashed near a busy stretch of I-95 in Florida. Click here for a new, updated story - Teenage Girl, Family Members ID'd As Victims Of Deadly Plane Crash Near I-95 Stretch In Florida The incident happened around 10:20 a.m. Friday, April 11, in Boca Raton, and created a large plume of smoke visible for miles. The victims were all those on board the Cessna 310, Boca Raton Fire Rescue said. Neither their ages nor identities have been announced as of early Friday afternoon. One person on the ground was transported to a nearby hospital with …
Driver Clocked at 103 MPH On I-95 In Old Saybrook Had No License or Insurance: Police Driver Clocked at 103 MPH On I-95 In Old Saybrook Had No License or Insurance: Police
Driver Clocked at 103 MPH On I-95 In Old Saybrook Had No License or Insurance: Police A Connecticut man faces multiple charges after police say he was caught speeding more than 100 miles per hour on I-95 in Old Saybrook without a valid driver's license or insurance on the car.  Carlos Guaman Cevallos, 41, of New London, was arrested just before midnight on Sunday, March 23, on I-95, Connecticut State Police said. He was clocked at 103 miles per hour in a 65 mph zone.  He was charged with reckless driving, operating a vehicle on a suspended license, operating without a license, not having insurance on the vehicle, and falsifying marker, license plate, and/or registr…
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Nearly 3 Times Legal Limit In Crash That Killed Madison Dad Of 2: Cops Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Nearly 3 Times Legal Limit In Crash That Killed Madison Dad Of 2: Cops
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Nearly 3 Times Legal Limit In Crash That Killed Madison Dad Of 2: Cops A 58-year-old man from Connecticut who turned himself in to police this week is accused of being heavily intoxicated when he drove the wrong way on I-95 and caused a fatal head-on crash that killed a father of two young daughters, authorities said. Troy Bree, of Groton, surrendered to police on Tuesday, March 25. He is charged with wrong-way driving on a highway, second-degree manslaughter, misconduct with a motor vehicle, and reckless endangerment, according to Connecticut State Police. He is being held on a $1 million bond. Police say Bree’s Cadillac ATS was traveling north in the southbo…
CT Man Caught Driving 119 MPH Through I-95 Construction Zone: Police CT Man Caught Driving 119 MPH Through I-95 Construction Zone: Police
CT Man Caught Driving 119 MPH Through I-95 Construction Zone: Police A Stratford man was arrested after state police say he was speeding 119 mph through an active construction zone on I-95 where workers were present.  Rakeim Thompson, 24, was arrested Monday, March 17, after police clocked his blue Infiniti Q50 speeding near Exit 16 in Norwalk just after 10:30 p.m., Connecticut State Police said. Construction crews were actively working at the site when Thompson allegedly sped past them in the 55 mph zone, authorities said. Troopers pulled him over and arrested him without incident. He was charged with reckless driving in a construction zone and second…
Unlicensed Driver Bolts After High-Speed West Haven Crash Sends 1 To Hospital: Police Unlicensed Driver Bolts After High-Speed West Haven Crash Sends 1 To Hospital: Police
Unlicensed Driver Bolts After High-Speed West Haven Crash Sends 1 To Hospital: Police A Connecticut man is accused of driving more than 100 miles per hour before crashing on I-95 and running away, while the other driver was hospitalized, authorities said. Matthew Perez, 21, of Bridgeport, was arrested shortly after the crash and admitted to police that he fled following a hit-and-run in West Haven on Wednesday, March 5, Connecticut State Police said. Multiple 911 callers reported the crash near Exit 43 around 6:30 a.m., telling dispatchers that a driver was swerving through traffic at dangerous speeds before hitting another vehicle, police said. The other driver was transpo…
Drunk Driver Clocked At 128 MPH On I-95 In West Haven Rushing To Get To Nightclub: Police Drunk Driver Clocked At 128 MPH On I-95 In West Haven Rushing To Get To Nightclub: Police
Drunk Driver Clocked At 128 MPH On I-95 In West Haven Rushing To Get To Nightclub: Police A New Jersey man who was speeding at more than twice the posted limit on I-95 while allegedly drunk over the weekend was in a hurry to pick up a friend from a nightclub, he told police. Venugopal Puppala, 25, of Newark, was pulled over after being clocked at 128 MPH in a 55 MPH zone near exit 43 in West Haven early Saturday, Feb. 15, Connecticut State Police said. Puppala told troopers he was driving at 120 MPH to pick up a friend from a nightclub in New Haven, according to police. Officers said he smelled strongly of alcohol and had bloodshot, watery eyes. He took a field sobriety test an…
CT Man Robbed By Middle School Friend Over $10 Ride Home: Police CT Man Robbed By Middle School Friend Over $10 Ride Home: Police
CT Man Robbed By Middle School Friend Over $10 Ride Home: Police A Connecticut man was attacked inside a car after a former middle school classmate allegedly turned a ride home into a violent robbery attempt, state police said. Manuel Diaz, 30, of Norwalk, was arrested early Wednesday, Feb. 12, after a Bridgeport man called police following the alleged attack, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers responded to the southbound Exit 29 on-ramp of I-95 around 1:15 a.m. and found an Acura TL parked at an angle against the guardrail with both passenger doors wide open. The car’s interior was in disarray, showing signs of a struggle, police said. The…
Ski-Masked West Haven Car Thief Leads I-95 Pursuit After Crash Of Stolen BMW: Cops Ski-Masked West Haven Car Thief Leads I-95 Pursuit After Crash Of Stolen BMW: Cops
Ski-Masked West Haven Car Thief Leads I-95 Pursuit After Crash Of Stolen BMW: Cops Two people are in custody and three are believed to be at large after a stolen BMW X6 crashed and an associated, stolen Audi S5 was ditched on I-95 before a police pursuit early Tuesday, Feb. 11, police said. At approximately 7:14 a.m., Connecticut State Police from Troop G-Bridgeport responded to a motor vehicle accident on I-95 northbound near Exit 16. As officers were en route, reports indicated that several occupants had fled the scene on foot, police said. The suspects were described as young males dressed in all black with ski masks. Officers from the Norwalk and Westport Police Depa…
Man Struck By Car On I-95 While At Scene Of Disabled Tractor Trailer In Milford: State Police Man Struck By Car On I-95 While At Scene Of Disabled Tractor Trailer In Milford: State Police
Man Struck By Car On I-95 While At Scene Of Disabled Tractor Trailer In Milford: State Police A man helping at the scene of a disabled tractor-trailer was hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle on I-95 in Connecticut overnight, authorities said. A 2014-2017 white Hyundai Genesis was traveling in the right, southbound lane of I-95 when, for unknown reasons, it veered into the right shoulder and struck the Killingworth man in the shoulder, CT State Police said. The incident occurred at approximately 2:03 a.m. near the entrance to the Exit 34 on-ramp in Milford. Emergency responders from the Milford Fire Department transported him to Bridgeport Hospital…
East Haven DUI Driver 'Pawed Like A Cat' After Being Woken Up By Trooper On I-95: Police East Haven DUI Driver 'Pawed Like A Cat' After Being Woken Up By Trooper On I-95: Police
East Haven DUI Driver 'Pawed Like A Cat' After Being Woken Up By Trooper On I-95: Police A 24-year-old man was arrested for driving under the influence after a Connecticut State trooper found him asleep in his car on the shoulder of I-95, authorities said. At approximately 3:18 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, a Troop E-Montville Trooper stopped to check on what appeared to be a disabled vehicle in the northbound lanes near Exit 91, Connecticut State Police said. Instead, they found Christian Gonzalez, of East Haven, asleep behind the wheel with the driver’s side window rolled down, police said. When the Trooper illuminated the vehicle with a flashlight, Gonzalez reportedly wok…
Driver Cut From Wreckage Following Horrific Crash On I-95 In CT Driver Cut From Wreckage Following Horrific Crash On I-95 In CT
Driver Cut From Wreckage Following Horrific Crash On I-95 In CT Firefighters in Connecticut had to cut a driver from their car following a serious crash early Saturday morning, Jan. 12.  The crash happened just after 3 p.m. on I-95 near Exit 18 in Westport.  Photos of the crash, show a mangled car that seemed no one would survive, but Westport firefighters were able to cut them from the wreckage to rush them to an area hospital.  Authorities did not release the driver's name or their condition.  Little is known about the cause of the crash, but Westport police are investigating the cause. 
Road Rage: Waterbury Man Who Shot Gun At Other Driver On I-95 Gets Years In Prison Road Rage: Waterbury Man Who Shot Gun At Other Driver On I-95 Gets Years In Prison
Road Rage: Waterbury Man Who Shot Gun At Other Driver On I-95 Gets Years In Prison A Connecticut man who fired a gun at another motorist during a road rage incident on I-95 in Westchester County will spend over a decade in prison, officials announced.  New Haven County resident Stephen Escoffery, age 45, of Waterbury, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Friday, Jan. 10 in connection with a December 2022 incident on I-95 in Harrison, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced.  According to the DA's Office, Escoffery fired a gun at another driver’s vehicle during a heated encounter on the northbound lanes of the interstate.  Pr…
Wanted New Haven Man Nearly Crashes Into State Trooper On Highway; Loaded Gun Found: Police Wanted New Haven Man Nearly Crashes Into State Trooper On Highway; Loaded Gun Found: Police
Wanted New Haven Man Nearly Crashes Into State Trooper On Highway; Loaded Gun Found: Police A 28-year-old wanted Connecticut man was arrested after nearly colliding with a state trooper over the weekend, leading to a traffic stop that revealed a loaded pistol in his rental car, authorities said. Bryan Garcia, of New Haven, faces charges of reckless driving and possessing a weapon in a motor vehicle following his arrest on Sunday, Jan. 5, according to Connecticut State Police. The incident began just before 11 p.m. in Bridgeport when a state police sergeant noticed a car speeding up behind him on Route 8 at more than twice the posted speed limit of 40 mph. The vehicle was moving so…
Intoxicated Meriden Driver Crashes Into Semi On I-91 In Rocky Hill: Police Intoxicated Meriden Driver Crashes Into Semi On I-91 In Rocky Hill: Police
Intoxicated Meriden Driver Crashes Into Semi On I-91 In Rocky Hill: Police A 29-year-old Connecticut driver was arrested earlier this week after he allegedly crashed into a tractor-trailer on I-95 while intoxicated, authorities said. Christopher Oblon, of Meriden, was driving south on I-91 just before midnight on Monday, Dec. 23, near Exit 23 when he crashed into the truck, Connecticut State Police said. Few details are available at this point, as police have not completed the crash report. However, investigators said Oblon was under the influence when he hit the truck.  No one was injured in the crash.  Police shut down the southbound lanes at Exit 23…
SUV Hits Man Refueling on I-95 Before Speeding Away In Milford: Police SUV Hits Man Refueling on I-95 Before Speeding Away In Milford: Police
SUV Hits Man Refueling on I-95 Before Speeding Away In Milford: Police A car crashed into a man on the side of I-95 as he refueled his vehicle over the weekend, causing him serious injuries to his leg, authorities said.  Police and rescue crews were called to an area near southbound Exit 38 around 6:20 on Sunday, Dec. 23. A man pulled his car into the breakdown lane and was refilling it with gas when a silver SUV, possibly a GMC Acadia or Chevrolet Traverse, crashed into him and sped away, authorities said.  Paramedics took the man to Bridgeport Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities did not release any information on the …
Baby Injured By Glass As Man Smashes Truck Window, Strangles Mom at CT I-95 Rest Stop: Cops Baby Injured By Glass As Man Smashes Truck Window, Strangles Mom at CT I-95 Rest Stop: Cops
Baby Injured By Glass As Man Smashes Truck Window, Strangles Mom at CT I-95 Rest Stop: Cops A Dominican Republic man is accused of strangling a woman and hurting her baby with falling glass after he smashed his way into a truck at a Connecticut rest stop on I-95, authorities said.  Ariel Dejesus Valdez, 28, who was in the US on a temporary visa, was extradited from Rhode Island on Monday, Dec. 16, following an alleged attack at the North Fairfield Service Plaza on I-95 on Dec. 7, Connecticut State Police said.  A woman who was riding with Valdez said they were returning to Massachusetts from transporting vehicles when they stopped at the Fairfield County rest stop t…