Driver Held on $2 Million Bond in Fatal Incident Involving DOT Worker
A driver, Edward Myers, accused of fatally hitting a Connecticut Department of Transportation worker, Elvin Hernandez, while allegedly under the influence of heroin, is being held on a $2 million bond. The incident occurred on Interstate 95 Southbound in Fairfield.…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 28, 2026 —
A driver identified as Edward Myers is currently being held on a $2 million bond in connection with an incident that resulted in the death of a Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) worker. The victim, Elvin Hernandez, a 16-year veteran of the DOT, was reportedly struck while engaged in road maintenance work. The incident occurred on Interstate 95 Southbound in Fairfield.
Authorities allege that Myers was under the influence of heroin at the time of the incident. The specific circumstances leading to the collision, including the exact date and time, were not immediately available. Details regarding the nature of the road maintenance Elvin Hernandez was performing at the time of the incident also remain unspecified.
Edward Myers has been apprehended and his bail set at $2 million. Further details regarding the investigation into the incident, including any charges filed beyond those related to the alleged impairment and fatal impact, were not provided. The Connecticut Department of Transportation has not released further statements concerning the incident beyond acknowledging the loss of one of its long-serving employees.
Story summarized from the original created by Melissa Cooney on www.nbcconnecticut.com, see more information here.
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