Department of Transportation Worker Fatally Struck by Suspected DUI Driver on I-95
A 60-year-old Connecticut Department of Transportation worker, Elvin Hernandez, was fatally struck by a DUI driver while performing road maintenance on Interstate 95 in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, September 25, 2026 —
A tragic incident occurred on Interstate 95 in Fairfield, Connecticut, resulting in the death of a 60-year-old Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) worker. The employee, identified as Elvin Hernandez, was fatally struck by a vehicle while on duty performing road maintenance.
Authorities have indicated that the driver of the vehicle involved in the collision was suspected of driving under the influence (DUI). The incident took place on Interstate 95 in Fairfield. The Connecticut Department of Transportation has not released further details regarding the specific timeline or the exact location on I-95 where the maintenance work was being conducted.
The fatal collision raises immediate concerns about the safety of road maintenance crews working in active traffic zones. State transportation departments across the country continually face challenges in protecting their workers from traffic-related incidents. Details regarding the identity of the driver, the charges they may face, or the outcome of any investigation into the DUI aspect of the incident were not immediately available.
The summary provided does not include information about the date of the incident, the specific nature of the road maintenance being performed by Mr. Hernandez, or any further information regarding the vehicle that struck him, beyond the driver’s suspected DUI status. Information about any prior safety alerts, citations, or investigations related to the driver or the vehicle was also not provided. The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not provided. The fine amount, if any, was not provided. The permit status for the road maintenance was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. The code violations were not provided. The specific CTDOT protocols for worker safety during road maintenance were not detailed in the summary. Information on what happened next, such as an official statement from CTDOT, law enforcement actions, or community response, is not available in the provided summary.
This incident underscores the inherent dangers faced by individuals performing essential infrastructure work on public roadways. Further information is expected as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Rob Polansky, Susan Raff, Jordan Gartner on www.wandtv.com, see more information here.
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