Any witnesses or parties with pertinent information related to the collision are requested to contact Trooper Daniel Sottini #361, the primary investigator, at Daniel.Sottini@ct.gov, or Troop G at 203-696-2500. The case remains actively under investigation.

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed or has information related to this collision is asked to contact Trooper Honeywell # 529 at Troop C in Tolland at (860)896-3200, or via Email at michael.honeywell@ct.gov .

On 11/02/2026, at approximately 4:34 p.m., A Trooper assigned to Troop F in Westbrook was patrolling the area of Route 9 southbound in the area of Exit 2, in Old Saybrook. While traveling in the left lane, the Trooper observed a dark colored Acura TLX, traveling immediately behind his cruiser, at an unsafe distance. As this was occurring, the Trooper noted that the Acura was traveling so closely to the rear of his cruiser that the Acura’s headlamps were not visible. While fur