Pedestrian taken to hospital after being struck by tractor-trailer on I-84 in Manchester

0
35

A pedestrian was taken to a hospital after being hit by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 84 in Manchester on Friday morning, which led to one side of the highway being shut down.

The crash was reported just after 8 a.m. on I-84 West in the area of Exit 59, according to Connecticut State Police.

State police said the pedestrian suffered injuries and was taken to a hospital. The severity of the injuries was not immediately clear.

A crash involving a pedestrian left the westbound side of I-84 in Manchester closed on Friday morning. (Department of Transportation)
A crash involving a pedestrian left the westbound side of I-84 in Manchester closed on Friday morning. (Department of Transportation)

According to the state Department of Transportation, the westbound side of the highway was shut down between Exits 58 and 59. Drivers were asked to use alternative routes.

The crash remains under investigation.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here