State police cruiser in construction zone on I-91 struck by vehicle

A state police cruiser that was parked in a construction zone on Interstate 91 in Wethersfield was struck by a vehicle on Tuesday morning.

State police said the trooper's cruiser was in the left lane of three on I-91 North near exit 25/26 while the trooper conducted traffic control around 5:30 a.m.

The cruiser was stopped with its emergency lights on while Dept. of Transportation workers were working in the left lane of the highway.

According to investigators, a 25-year-old man from Hartford collided with the back of the cruiser.

Both the trooper and the driver involved in the crash were transported to Hartford Hospital to be evaluated.

The driver was issued an infraction for following too close resulting in accident and failure to obey the signal of an officer.

Connecticut's Move Over Law requires drivers on a highway with two or more lanes in one direction to slow down below the speed limit and if safe to do so, move over one lane.

Drivers should not only move over for emergency responders and tow drivers, but also any vehicle parked along the side of the road.

If a driver is unable to move over a lane, they are urged to slow down and be cautious.