A Danbury man was arrested in Rhode Island after allegedly driving under the influence, hitting a construction worker on Interstate 95 in Stonington, and then fleeing the scene. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. near exit 91-92 in Stonington when the driver, in a GMC Sierra, struck a construction worker in a closed lane, causing minor injuries. Witnesses reported that the driver then fled the scene, heading north on I-95.
Connecticut State Troopers located the vehicle near the Rhode Island state line and contacted Rhode Island State Police for assistance. The driver, a 46-year-old man from Danbury, was charged with driving under the influence by Rhode Island State Police and taken into custody. Connecticut State Police have initiated the process to obtain an arrest warrant for the driver.
The construction worker involved in the incident suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and state officials are working to ensure that the driver is held accountable for his actions. The arrest serves as a reminder of the danger of driving under the influence and the importance of obeying traffic laws, especially in construction zones.
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