Putnam Man Arrested for DUI; Reckless Driving Following Rollover Crash on I-395 in Thompson
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On Wednesday, 10/01/25 at approximately 8:56 pm, personnel from Troop D- Danielson were dispatched to I-395 northbound in the area of exit 50 for a reported crash involving a rollover with entrapment.
While Troopers were responding, Troop D was advised that the driver and passenger were out of the vehicle and both were conscious and alert. Troop D was also advised that the driver was agitated and becoming hostile with EMS personnel on scene. Troopers learned upon arrival that the driver was not injured and was refusing further medical attention. The passenger sustained minor injuries and was later transported for further evaluation.
On scene investigation determined that the vehicle was traveling south on I-395, veered off the roadway to the left, traveled over the embankment, rolled over the guardrail along the left shoulder of I-395 northbound and came to rest on its roof within the left lane of I-395 northbound. As a result, I-395 northbound was shut down while the scene remained active. Troopers spoke with the driver, who was positively identified as Dylan McCaughey (DOB 09/08/2003), of Putnam. While speaking with McCaughey, Troopers began to observe clear signs of impairment. Troopers also spoke with the vehicle passenger, who reported that McCaughey was traveling over 100 mph prior to losing control of the vehicle.
McCaughey was requested to submit to Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and refused to do so. The investigating Trooper then attempted to arrest McCaughey, at which point McCaughey pulled away from the Trooper attempting to handcuff him. Another Trooper on scene subsequently assisted, and both Troopers took hold of McCaughey's arms to secure him in handcuffs without further incident.
McCaughey was transported to Troop D, where he was processed on the following charges:
CGS 14-222; Reckless Driving
CGS 14-227a; Illegal Operation of a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs
CGS 14-236; Failure to Maintain Proper Lane- Limited Access Highway
CGS 53a-167a; Interfering with an Officer/Resisting
McCaughey was later released from custody on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear at Danielson Superior Court on 10/15/25. Please see the attached criminal information summary.
