Driver Killed In Fiery Crash On Route 8: State Police

THOMASTON, CT — A driver was killed in a fiery crash on Route 8 late Tuesday, according to state police.

Based on preliminary investigation, a black, 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck was traveling in an unknown lane on Route 8 southbound, one mile north of exit 38 in Thomaston, state police said.

"For reasons currently unknown, Vehicle #1 left its lane of travel and struck the wire rope railing, located in the median," state police said in a news release. Vehicle #1 then became fully engulfed on fire. Operator #1 was pronounced deceased on-scene by medical personnel."

Approximately 250 feet of damage to the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation owned wire rope railing was noted, state police added.

A detailed report regarding this incident will follow at the completion of the Collision Analysis Reconstruction Squad's report (C.A.R.S.) and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's report (O.C.M.E.), authorities announced.

Anyone with information can contact Trooper Khariton #1433 from the State Police Troop L barracks at 860- 626-7900 or at Amitai.Khariton@ct.gov