State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on Route 15 in Orange
On October 31, 2026, at approximately 4:17 p.m., Connecticut State Police Troopers from Troop I in Bethany responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Route 15 southbound near Exit 42B in Orange.
Preliminary investigation indicates Vehicle 1 was traveling in the right lane while Vehicle 2 was traveling alongside in the left lane. For reasons still under investigation, Vehicle 2 entered the right lane and struck Vehicle 1. Both vehicles then left the roadway, crossed the right shoulder, and collided with a metal-beam guardrail. The vehicles traveled through the guardrail, and Vehicle 2 subsequently struck a highway sign support post before both vehicles came to rest on an embankment along the right shoulder.
The operator of Vehicle 1 was transported by ambulance to Yale New Haven Hospital with injuries. The operator of Vehicle 2 was pronounced deceased at the scene. Both vehicles were removed from the scene by Megill's Towing, and next of kin for the deceased operator have been notified.
The Connecticut State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad (C.A.R.S.) responded and is assisting with the ongoing investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or was traveling in the area at the time and may have dash camera footage is asked to contact Trooper Patrick Miko (#1353) at (203) 393-4200 or patrick.miko@ct.gov.
