Carlos A. Vega Obituary – A 45-year-old Enfield resident lost his life this week following a collision between two tractor-trailers on Interstate 84 that resulted in the vehicles plunging into the water, as reported by state police. Carlos A. Vega was the victim of the accident, which took place close to the entrance ramp of Exit 72 on I-84 east, just before 2 a.m. on Thursday, according to Connecticut State Police’s statement on Saturday.
Authorities mentioned that Vega’s tractor-trailer suddenly swerved to the right from the center lane of the highway for reasons unknown, leading to a collision with another tractor-trailer. This caused both vehicles to tumble down the embankment and eventually come to a stop partially submerged in a pond.
Vega sustained severe injuries and was later declared deceased, as per the police report. The other truck driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to Rockville General Hospital for treatment.
The incident resulted in the closure of the eastbound lanes of the highway at Exit 72 for several hours, as previously indicated by law enforcement.