A woman was killed after losing control of her car while apparently racing, according to state police.
Police said Shauna Julian-Trombley, 20, of Thompson, was driving her Nissan Maxima south on Interstate 395 near exit 94 in Killingly around 2:30 p.m. Friday. A second vehicle was also traveling in the same location. Witnesses reported to police that both vehicles were traveling very fast and appeared to be racing.
Julian-Trombley’s car was in the left lane just south of Exit 94 when the second vehicle swerved into the left lane, causing Julian-Trombley to overcorrect and lose control. The Nissan struck a guard rail, crossed into the median and up an embankment before rolling over.
Police said Julian-Trombley was ejected from the car. Her passenger, Kerissa Marquis, 20, of Thompson, was partially ejected but was able to get herself out of the vehicle.
Julian-Trombley suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on scene. Marquis was transported to Day Kimball Hospital for treatment.
The second vehicle fled the scene traveling south on I-395. The vehicle is described as a newer silver sedan, possibly a Honda. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Troop D at (860) 779-4900 ex 2052. State police are investigating.
