CT DOT Worker Elvin Hernandez, Killed on I-95, To Be Honored Today

Hartford & New Haven, CT, October 2, 2026 — A funeral service is scheduled for today for Elvin Hernandez, a worker with the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT). Hernandez died after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 95 in Fairfield.

The incident occurred while Hernandez was on duty. According to preliminary information, the driver of the vehicle that struck Hernandez was allegedly under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident. Further details regarding the specific date and time of the incident, the name of the driver, and any related charges or investigations were not immediately available.

Elvin Hernandez was employed by the Connecticut Department of Transportation, a state agency responsible for maintaining and improving the state’s transportation infrastructure. The CT DOT has not yet released a statement regarding the incident or its impact on ongoing operations. The specific section of I-95 where the incident took place in Fairfield has not been detailed.

The circumstances surrounding the fatality highlight ongoing concerns about impaired driving and the safety of workers in highway work zones. While the summary states the driver was allegedly under the influence of drugs, specific toxicology reports or legal outcomes related to this allegation have not been provided. Information regarding the permit status of the driver, any inspection outcomes related to the vehicle, or potential code violations has also not been disclosed.

The timing of the funeral services indicates a recent event. The lack of additional details, such as the exact date of the incident or the process following the collision, means the full scope of ‘what happened next’ beyond the scheduled funeral is not yet public.

Story summarized from the original created by Anna Stansfield on www.wfsb.com, see more information here.

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