Connecticut State Police said a 6-year-old Jayden Caraballo of East Hartford, was killed around 1 p.m. Monday between exit 58 and exit 59.
According to police, Banis Claros, also of East Hartford and the child's mother, was driving eastbound on I-84 when the Toyota 4-Runner veered off the right side of the roadway.
Claros was transported to Hartford Hospital for examination. Caraballo died at the scene.
Anyone who may have information or seen the crash is asked to contact Troop H at 860-534-1000.
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