Stamford Man Killed In I-95 Crash In Greenwich; ID Released: Police

GREENWICH, CT — A 46-year-old Stamford man was killed early Friday morning following a crash on Interstate-95 in Greenwich, according to the Connecticut State Police

Police identified the man as Colin Kennedy, who was a long-time public safety dispatcher in Stamford.

"I want to extend my deepest condolences to Colin’s family, friends, coworkers and public safety family," said Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons in a statement on Friday morning. "Colin honorably served the city of Stamford for 17 years and was well-loved and respected by his peers and colleagues. He will be greatly missed by all."

The Stamford Fire Department released a statement saying it "extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Colin Kennedy, a dedicated and valued member of our Public Safety team. Colin was an active Public Safety Dispatcher at the Stamford Combined 911 Center. We are deeply saddened by the passing of Colin, and our hearts are heavy with grief.

"As we mourn his loss, we also remember his father, Captain Daniel Kennedy, who recently left us. The loss of two extraordinary individuals within our fire department family is a profound tragedy," the Stamford Fire Department said. "We stand together in solidarity during this difficult time, offering our thoughts and prayers during this time of profound grief. May you find strength in each other and the fond memories you shared with Colin and his father."

State troopers responded to a report of a crash on I-95 northbound in the area of Exit 5 at approximately 1:44 a.m. Friday.

A preliminary investigation showed that Kennedy was driving his Ford Mustang northbound on the highway when he drifted into the right shoulder and struck the metal beam guardrail, police said.

The car then veered across all lanes and struck the concrete median barrier, which caused the car to spin out in the left lane, police noted.

Another northbound car, an Infinity Q50 Luxe driven by a Stamford woman, then struck the Mustang head-on, police said.

Kennedy was taken to Stamford Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The woman sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment, police said.

I-95 northbound in Greenwich was closed for several hours Friday morning. It reopened at 6:45 a.m.

An investigation into the crash remains ongoing, and police are asking those with more information to contact Trooper Collin Baker No., 912 via email at collin.baker@ct.gov.