Transportation Worker Fatally Struck on I-95 in Fairfield
A 60-year-old transportation worker, Elvin Hernandez, was fatally struck by a DUI driver while performing road maintenance on Interstate 95 in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 25, 2026 — A transportation worker has died after being struck by a vehicle while on duty. The incident occurred on Interstate 95 in Fairfield, Connecticut.
The victim has been identified as Elvin Hernandez, a 60-year-old transportation worker. According to available details, Hernandez was engaged in road maintenance activities on Interstate 95 at the time of the incident.
The driver of the vehicle that struck Hernandez has been identified as a DUI driver. The specifics of the date and time of the incident were not provided in the summary. Further details regarding the circumstances of the collision, including the exact location on I-95 and the sequence of events leading up to the impact, were also not elaborated upon.
The summary did not specify the name of the contractor or agency that employed Elvin Hernandez, nor did it provide details about the ongoing investigation into the incident. Information regarding potential charges against the DUI driver, or any subsequent legal proceedings, was not included in the provided summary.
The operational status of the road maintenance crew and the safety protocols in place at the time of the incident are also not detailed. Authorities typically investigate such incidents thoroughly to determine contributing factors and ensure accountability.
The impact of this fatality on the transportation department’s operations or any memorial services planned for Mr. Hernandez were not specified in the summary. This incident highlights the dangers faced by road maintenance crews working in active traffic environments.
Story summarized from the original created by Rob Polansky, Susan Raff, Jordan Gartner on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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