State Police Still Trying To ID Driver In Fatal I-84 Crash In Vernon

VERNON, CT — State police Friday said they are still trying to confirm the identity of a truck driver killed in a fiery crash involving his and another truck on Interstate 84 Wednesday.

The extent of the injuries were that severe, state police said.

The crash took place at 11:16 p.m.

Here's what we know, per state police:

• At the time of the incident, a Volvo tractor-trailer Truck was parked on the right shoulder on the eastbound side of I-84 in Vernon.
• A Freightliner Cascadia tractor-trailer was traveling eastbound on I-84, approximately one mile prior to Exit 67.
• For "an unknown reason," the Freightliner entered the right shoulder and struck the Volvo, causing the Freightliner to catch fire.
• The operator of the Volvo semi-truck, a 56-year-old Indiana man, sustained no injuries and refused medical treatment.
• The driver of the Freightliner sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. State police are still waiting on a coroner's report to identify the man.

The collision remains under investigation and anyone who has information regarding the accident can contact state police at Troop C in Tolland, 860-896-3200 ext. 8065 or by email at casey.audet@ct.gov.