Two Fatalities in I-84 Crash Involving Dump Truck and Kia in Tolland
Two individuals, identified as Paige Cooke and Kristina Murphy, died in a crash on I-84 Westbound in Tolland, Connecticut, involving a dump truck and a Kia. The Kia collided with the rear of the dump truck, resulting in fatal injuries…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 23, 2026 —
A serious two-vehicle collision on Interstate 84 Westbound in Tolland, Connecticut, has resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The crash, which occurred on the westbound lanes of I-84, involved a dump truck and a Kia passenger vehicle.
The victims have been identified as Paige Cooke and Kristina Murphy, occupants of the Kia. According to preliminary reports, the Kia collided with the rear of the dump truck. The impact of the collision led to fatal injuries for both Cooke and Murphy.
The driver of the dump truck sustained injuries that are described as possible. This individual was transported to Hartford Hospital for medical evaluation and treatment. The extent of the dump truck driver’s injuries was not immediately specified.
Authorities responded to the scene of the accident to initiate an investigation into the cause of the crash. The specific circumstances leading up to the collision between the Kia and the dump truck are under review. The name of the dump truck driver was not provided.
The incident caused significant disruption to traffic on I-84 Westbound in the Tolland area. Further details regarding the timeline of the event and any potential contributing factors are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Samantha Perelli on www.nbcconnecticut.com, see more information here.
