Traffic & Transit
ID In Fatal I-84 Crash In Vernon Released: State Police
State police released new updates on Monday concerning the fatal 2-vehicle crash.
VERNON, CT — A 27-year-old man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 84 in Vernon, state police said.
State police said a New York man was driving a 2014 Honda westbound in the center lane on Saturday evening. Alejandro Jose Defran Marte, 27, was driving a 2009 Nissan Altima in the left lane, state police said.
State police said the Altima "sideswiped" the Honda and then "overcorrected" causing the Altima to hit the median and rollover.
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"The collision caused disabling damage to Vehicle #2 and minor damage to Vehicle #1. Operator #2 suffered fatal injuries. This case remains under investigation. If you witnessed the accident or have information please contact Trooper Gurski #1140 at the Troop C Barracks," state police said in a news release.
State police didn't disclose where the deceased live but his vehicle was registered in the state of Georgia.
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