Man Cut Out Of Car After Flying Object Causes Crash On I-95 In Westport

A man had to be cut out of his vehicle by firefighters after crashing on a stretch of I-95 in Connecticut when his vehicle was hit by an unknown flying object.

The crashed Toyota Camry.
Photo Credit: *Westport Fire Department*

Kathy Reakes

04/19/2023 12:00 p.m.

The crash took place in Westport on I-95 between exits 16 and 17 around 3:15 a.m., Wednesday, April 19.

According to the Connecticut State Police, a 2019 Toyota Camry driven by Rafael Pacheco, age 51, of the Bronx, was traveling southbound on I-95, in the left lane, in Westport, when all of a sudden an unknown object struck the windshield, dismantling the roof.

The impact caused Pacheco to lose control, striking the metal beam guardrail in the right shoulder.

Damage to approximately 15 feet of metal beam guardrail in the right shoulder was reported, state police said.

Pacheco was extricated from the driver's seat by firefighters from the Westport Fire Department Saugatuck Station 4 and headquarters, said Jeffrey Gootman, with the Westport Police.

He was transported to Norwalk Hospital by EMS for the report of possible injuries, state police said.

The crash is under investigation by the state police.

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