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Tag: I-84 crash

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.

2-Vehicle Crash On I-84 West (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)

CT State Police, Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue and Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps were dispatched at 11:27 am Wednesday, February 11 to I-84 West between the Bancroft Road overpass and the Exit 11 offramp for a reported two-vehicle crash with injuries.

SHVFR First Assistant Chief Andy Ryan took command upon arrival and confirmed a 2021 Honda Civic EX had collided with the rear of a 2026 Volvo VNL tractor-trailer truck. The vehicles were in the slow speed lane. The crash had created a large debris field.

Rescue 444 and Tanker 9 also responded with crews.

The driver of the sedan, a 32-year-old female, was reporting minor injuries. She was checked at the scene but did not require transport.

The driver of the truck, a 49-year-old male, was uninjured.

Both operators were wearing seatbelts. The Honda’s airbags deployed, but the truck’s did not.

The Honda sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene by Hilario’s Towing. The truck and the trailer sustained minor damage and were driven from the scene.Sandy Hook VFR and Newtown Ambulance cleared from the scene by 12:15. 

Single Vehicle Crash On I-84 (Monday, July 28)

Sandy Hook VFR and Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps were dispatched to I-84 West around 21:55 Monday, July 28, on a reported vehicle down embankment prior to Exit 11.

First Assistant Chief Andy Ryan took initial command of the scene. The driver, a 44-year-old male, was able to self-extricate from their vehicle, a 2023 Honda CRV.

Engine 441, Tanker 9 and OIC 448 responded with crews.

The driver was checked for injuries, and declined transport.

Firefighters remained on scene while the vehicle was pulled up the embankment and loaded onto a wrecker. Sandy Hook cleared at 23:06.