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Tractor-Trailer Rollover Near Rochambeau Bridge (May 9, 2026)

Sandy Hook VFR and Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and a medic were dispatched just before 0100 May 9 to I-84 East between Exits 11 and 13 for a reported tractor trailer truck rollover with injuries.

When en route first responders were advised the driver was speaking, but the extent of any injuries was still unknown. Firefighters were advised of a diesel spill as a result of the crash.

Sandy Hook Rescue 444 and Engines 441 and 442 responded with crews.

Upon arrival, SHVFR First Assistant Chief Andy Ryan assumed command and reported the truck, a 2018 Kenworth, was on its side, just prior to the Rochambeau Bridge. The driver, a 36-year-old male, was out of the truck with minor injuries reported, and approximately three gallons of diesel was leaking from the saddle tank fill.

CSP notified DEEP of the crash. Modzelewski’s also responded.

The driver was checked for injuries but declined transport.

Firefighters remained on scene until the truck was uprighted, at which time they confirmed there was no additional diesel spill.

Sandy Hook turned the scene over to CSP, CT DEEP and Modz’s for continued clean-up, and returned to service at 03:35. 

Fuel Spill On I-84 (Tuesday, March 31, 2026)

CT State Police and Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue responded to a reported vehicle accident with fluid spill at 20:18 March 31. The caller of a 2024 Mac Anthem tractor-trailer told dispatch his truck had been traveling in the center lane of three on I-84 West approaching Exit 11 when he struck something in the roadway.

That caused one of the truck’s tires to blow, which punctured one of the saddle tanks and led to a diesel spill. The truck stopped approximately one mile prior to Exit 10.

SHVFR First Assistant Chief Andy Ryan confirmed the spill and assumed command upon arrival. SHVFR Engine 442, Tanker 9 and Rescue 444 also responded with crews. 

DEEP was contacted and responded.

The truck’s 75-gallon tank was damaged. Fuel from the truck’s 100-gallon tank also leaked through the smaller tank.

Firefighters contained the leak in a retention pond, and covered the rest of the spill with Speedi-Dri. 

No waterways were affected.

Hilario’s responded for the tow. Moran Environmental also responded for the cleanup.

Sandy Hook cleared at 23:15.