A Madison man who died after a wrong-way crash on Interstate 95 has been identified as a husband and owner of MapAutodetailing, according to state police. He was a graduate of the University of New Haven and a well-known stylist at Madison Avenue Salons.
The accident occurred Wednesday shortly after 8 p.m. According to investigators, Mark Palumbo, 47, was driving a Mustang GT southbound on the highway between exits 66 and 65 in Westbrook. Meanwhile, a Cadillac ATS Luxury was going north in the southbound lanes around the same location. According to state police, the two crashed, and Palumbo died at the spot as a result of his injuries. The driver of the Cadillac was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital for mediation.
Garrison J WaldonMark Palumbo Jr: I am devastated to hear the news. My love goes to all of the Palumbo’s. Mark had a large impact on my life as a kid. He treated me as if I was his own brother and made sure not to exclude me when he and Heath would be hanging out. You will be greatly missed and your memories of laughter will shine bright in my household. Thank you for being a great influence on my and many others’ lives!
Officials stated the crash is still being investigated, and anybody who witnessed it is requested to contact Trooper Sorsor at Troop F, 860-399-2100. Madison man killed in wrong-way crash on I-95, according to state police.
