Executive Summary
- A fatal road rage incident occurred Tuesday afternoon on I-84 eastbound in West Hartford.
- The altercation involved operators of a freightliner and a box truck during congested traffic.
- One individual was run over and killed after exiting their vehicle to confront the other driver.
- Connecticut State Police are actively seeking witnesses and dashcam footage to assist the investigation.
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – Connecticut State Police are actively investigating a fatal road rage incident that occurred Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 84, resulting in the death of one individual following an altercation between two commercial vehicle operators.
According to state troopers, the incident took place at approximately 3:15 p.m. on I-84 eastbound, near Exit 44. Preliminary reports from the Connecticut State Police indicate that a freightliner towing a trailer was traveling in the right lane, while a box truck was positioned in the center lane amidst heavy traffic congestion.
Investigators stated that during the slowdown, one of the operators exited their vehicle and crossed the highway lanes to climb into the cab of the box truck. A physical disturbance reportedly ensued between the individuals inside the vehicle. Police confirmed that during the course of this altercation, one of the individuals was run over by one of the involved vehicles and died from their injuries.
Investigative Outlook
State authorities are currently prioritizing the collection of forensic and testimonial evidence to reconstruct the precise sequence of events leading to the fatality. Given the high volume of traffic at the time of the incident, investigators are placing significant emphasis on locating witnesses or motorists who may possess dashcam footage of the altercation. The Connecticut State Police have urged anyone with information regarding the case to contact Detective Timothy Nohelty at 860-706-5632 or via email at timothy.nohelty@ct.gov.
