CTDOT worker killed on I-95 in Fairfield; driver charged with manslaughter

Key Points:

• Connecticut Department of Transportation employee Elvin Hernandez, 60, was killed while performing road maintenance on Interstate 95 in Fairfield after being struck by a vehicle driven by Edward Myers, who has been charged with manslaughter and multiple drug-related offenses.
• Myers exhibited signs of impairment at the scene, admitted to using heroin and cocaine, and was found under the influence during evaluation; he is currently held on a $750,000 bond and faces several charges including manslaughter and operating under the influence.
• The crash led to significant traffic disruptions, closing I-95 southbound between exits 23 and 20 and causing major backups on local roads, with authorities urging motorists to seek alternate routes and exercise caution.
• Connecticut officials, including Governor Ned Lamont and CTDOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto, expressed condolences and emphasized the dangers faced by road maintenance workers, calling for drivers to slow down and pay attention in work zones.
• The union representing CTDOT workers condemned the reckless driving that caused Hernandez’s death, pledging to continue advocating for stricter work zone safety laws and enforcement to protect highway workers.