Three-Vehicle Chain Reaction During Morning Rush (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)

(Newtown Bee photo; used with permission)

Connecticut State Police, Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue and Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps were dispatched at 07:33 to I-84 West near Exit 11 for a reported three-car crash with unknown injuries. Dispatch was reporting one pregnant female was requesting evaluation.

NVAC’s 97-2 arrived within minutes, and reported the crash was on the high speed side of the highway between the exit ramps.

SHVFR Chief Anthony Capozziello arrived at 0743, confirmed the initial dispatch, and assumed command.

Engine 441, Rescue 444 and Tanker 9 also responded to the crash, which involved a 2021 Lexus NX, a 2025 Subaru Outback and a 2021 Jeep Compass. CSP reported the Lexus and Subaru had both stopped for traffic but the Jeep did not stop in time, hitting the Subaru, which then hit the Lexus. The driver of the Lexus was the pregnant woman seeking eval.

SHVFR First Assistant Chief Andy Ryan took command of the scene. Traffic was limited to one lane while first responders were on scene.

The female driver of the Lexus was transported by NVAC. No other injuries were reported on scene.

The Lexus was driven from the scene by a passenger. The Subaru and Jeep were both towed due to damage.

Firefighters assisted EMS, cleared debris from the road, managed traffic, and blocked the scene until the two vehicles were towed and the patient was transported.

Sandy Hook VFR returned to service at 08:16.