CT Rescue Hit on Highway; Civilian Charged

Jan. 4, 2023
No Windsor Locks firefighters were injured in the crash on I-91.

A motorist was charged Wednesday after her vehicle struck a Windsor Locks fire apparatus on I-91.

No firefighters were hurt, and the woman suffered minor injuries, according to Connecticut State Police.

Firefighters were helping at a previous collision when their engine was hit

The driver was charged traveling too fast for conditions and failed to move over, troopers said.

State law requires motorists to move over if they see any vehicle stopped on the side of the road.

Nearly 900 motorists were cited by state police last year for violating the move over law.

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