Construction Worker Killed In Crash On I-95 In Greenwich, ID Released: State Police

GREENWICH, CT — A construction zone worker was killed after being struck by a vehicle early Saturday on I-95 in Greenwich, state police said.

A 2018 Dodge Durango was traveling on I-95 northbound, south of exit 3 and at that time there was an "active construction pattern closing the left lane of three travel lanes," state police said.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Traymont Tucker, 38, of Waterbury, was working in the construction zone, and the Durango veered into the construction pattern, hitting Tucker in the center median, state police said.

Tucker was pronounced dead at 2:54 a.m. Saturday. The driver, a New York resident, reported minor injuries and was taken to the hospital, state police said.

Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto released the following statement following the death of a private construction worker who was hit and killed in a work zone crash on August 16.

“Our hearts go out to the friends, family, and loved ones of Traymont Tucker. Our entire agency grieves with all those impacted by this morning’s horrific event," Eucalitto said in a statement.

“This tragedy underscores how dangerous working on the highway is and how critical it is for everyone to do their part to keep workers safe. It is simply unacceptable that these preventable tragedies keep occurring. We need the public to follow the slow down, move over law; stay alert; and drive sober. These actions save lives," Eucalitto said.

The highway was shutdown for several hours Saturday morning but has since reopened, however numerous delays remain.

The crash remains under investigation. If you have any information, you're urged to call Trooper George Lyman at 203-696-2500 or by email at George.Lyman@ct.gov.