A man is dead after a two-car crash on Interstate 91 in Rocky Hill Thursday afternoon, police said.
State police said the crash happened on the northbound side of the highway between the exit 22 off ramp and the Route 9 North entrance ramp.
A driver lost control of their car for an unknown reason and struck another car, according to police. The driver then veered off the highway and struck a metal beam guiderail next to the shoulder.
The driver was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. He's been identified as 47-year-old Terence McNichol of Bridgeport.
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The person driving the other car refused medical treatment at the scene.
The northbound lanes of I-91 were closed but have since reopened.
State police are investigating the crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact TFC John Wilson at 860-534-1098 or by email at john.wilson@ct.gov.