Greenwich

A construction worker named Traymont Tucker, aged 38 and from Waterbury, was tragically killed in a vehicle accident on Interstate 95 in Greenwich early Saturday morning. The accident took place around 2:24 a.m. on I-95 North, close to exit 3, while Tucker was employed as a private construction worker.

The circumstances of the incident revealed that the area was marked by active construction, which had closed the left lane out of the three travel lanes. Osvaldo Vela, a 38-year-old driver from Yonkers, New York, veered into the construction zone and struck Tucker. Emergency medical services arrived at the scene, but unfortunately, Tucker was pronounced dead shortly before 3:00 a.m..

Vela sustained minor injuries from the collision and was subsequently taken to Stamford Hospital for treatment. In the aftermath of the accident, the vehicle involved was towed from the scene, and I-95 North remained closed to allow for the investigation. The highway reopened just before 10 a.m..

Investigation and Community Response

Authorities are currently conducting an ongoing investigation into the accident. As of early Saturday afternoon, no charges have been filed against the driver. The Connecticut State Police encourage anyone who may have information about the crash to reach out to Troop G at 203-696-2500 or contact Trooper George Lyman via email.

The incident has called attention to the critical need for enhanced safety measures to protect construction workers on highways. The state’s Department of Transportation expressed heartfelt condolences, acknowledging the painful loss felt by Tucker’s friends, family, and loved ones.

Highway Safety and Awareness

Garrett Eucalitto, the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, highlighted the inherent dangers faced by highway workers and urged the public to comply with the Slow Down, Move Over law. This law requires drivers to reduce their speed and change lanes when encountering stopped emergency vehicles or roadwork zones, enhancing safety for those working on the road.

Traymont Tucker’s death is a somber reminder of the risks faced by construction workers daily. As the investigation continues and the community mourns this tragic loss, the broader implications for road safety and worker protection are brought to the forefront of public discourse.