On Friday, 11/15/24 at approximately 12:04 AM, Troop L- Litchfield received numerous 911 calls reporting a wrong-way driver traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Route 8 near exit 42. As Troopers were responding to the area, 911 calls continued and Troop L continued to provide updates. A responding Trooper traveling north on Route 8 observed the wrong-way driver approaching their location just south of exit 44.
The Trooper observed that the wrong-way driver was traveling in the left lane, and in response the Trooper activated their emergency lights and siren and slowed, signaling the wrong-way driver to stop. The wrong way driver reduced speed, but did not stop. The wrong way driver attempted to maneuver around the Trooper’s cruiser and caused a front left side, angled head-on collision. No injuries were reported, however, the wrong-way operator was transported to an area hospital for an evaluation. The wrong-way driver was issued an infraction for violation CGS 14-237; Driving the Wrong Way on a Divided Highway.
