Transportation Worker Fatally Struck on I-95 in Fairfield; Suspected Impaired Driver Involved

Terre Haute, IN, September 25, 2026 —

A fatal incident occurred on Interstate 95 in Fairfield, Connecticut, resulting in the death of a 60-year-old transportation worker. The individual was struck by a vehicle driven by an individual suspected of operating under the influence of drugs.

The collision took place on Interstate 95 in Fairfield. Further details regarding the specific location along the interstate, the exact time of the incident, or the name of the transportation worker were not provided in the available summary. The worker’s age was reported as 60.

Authorities have indicated that the driver of the vehicle involved in the incident is suspected of being under the influence of drugs. The extent of the investigation into this aspect, including any charges filed or pending, was not detailed in the provided information. The outcome of any potential investigations or legal proceedings remains unspecified.

The summary stated the individual was a transportation worker, but the specific employer or the nature of their duties at the time of the incident were not specified. Information concerning the sequence of events leading up to the collision is also absent from the summary. Details regarding any contributing factors beyond the suspected impairment of the driver have not been made available.

The circumstances surrounding the accident, including the condition of the roadway and traffic conditions at the time, were not included in the summary. Updates on the ongoing investigation, if any, were also not part of the provided details. The full scope of the impact of this incident on traffic or any associated investigations is not detailed.

Story summarized from the original created by Rob Polansky, Susan Raff, Jordan Gartner on www.wthitv.com, see more information here.

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