Connecticut State Trooper Dies in Crash With Tractor Trailer

A Conneticut State trooper was killed in a crash with a tractor trailer Thursday afternoon.
March 29, 2018

TOLLAND, Conn. -- A state trooper is dead after a crash with a tractor trailer in Tolland, a law enforcement source said.

An exit ramp in Tolland is closed because of the crash, which happened shortly after 12:30 p.m., state police said.

State police said the injuries are serious.

The crash happened at Exit 68, the exit for the University of Connecticut.

Courant Staff Writer Jesse Leavenworth contributed to this report.

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