Suspended Driver Crashes Into DOT Truck in Milford: UPDATE

MILFORD, CT — A Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) crash truck was struck by a suspended driver Wednesday morning, reiterating the importance of the “Move Over” law, State Police said in a news release.

At 10:51 a.m., a DOT crash truck was stopped in the left lane on Interstate 95 southbound just north of exit 34 in Milford, State Police said.

The crash was in an active construction zone with a left lane closure and his rear sign board arrow was activated directing traffic to the right, State Police said.

At this time a Nissan Maxima was traveling in the left lane and attempted to change lanes but struck the rear of the crash truck, State Police said. Both vehicles sustained moderate damage. The occupants of the Maxima were transported to Bridgeport Hospital for minor injuries.

The operator of the Maxima, Daquan Morris, 24, of Stratford Avenue, Bridgeport, was found to be operating with a suspended license, State Police said.

Morris was charged with operating under suspension, failure to move over and reckless driving. Morris is scheduled to appear in Milford Superior Court on Nov. 17.

***REMINDER: 14-283b: Any operator of a motor vehicle on a highway when approaching one or more stationary emergency vehicles (including tow trucks and highway maintenance vehicles) located on the shoulder, lane or breakdown lane of such highway shall (1) IMMEDIATELY REDUCE SPEED to a reasonable level below the posted speed limit, and (2) if traveling in the lane adjacent to the shoulder, lane or breakdown lane containing such emergency vehicle, MOVE such motor vehicle OVER one lane, unless such movement would be unreasonable or unsafe.

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