{"id":48068,"date":"2026-06-14T13:33:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T17:33:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/?p=48068"},"modified":"2026-06-15T09:55:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T13:55:26","slug":"officer-hit-by-fleeing-car-near-i-84-in-hartford-ct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/pt\/officer-hit-by-fleeing-car-near-i-84-in-hartford-ct\/","title":{"rendered":"Officer Hit by Fleeing Car Near I-84 in Hartford, CT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Hartford, CT (June 14, 2026) \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> A Newington officer was struck by a fleeing vehicle on Friday morning, June 12, near the Trumbull Street exit on I-84 in Hartford. The crash happened around 10:44 a.m. while the officer was driving an animal control vehicle on the highway.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Witnesses said a gold sedan reportedly hit the officer\u2019s vehicle and left the scene. Emergency crews responded to check the officer\u2019s condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Officials have not released details about the officer\u2019s injuries, found the suspect vehicle, or confirmed whether they have identified the driver of the gold sedan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This highway is the site of frequent accidents in Hartford. Only a week ago, <a href=\"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/pt\/pedestrian-hurt-in-crash-on-i-84-in-hartford-ct\/\">a pedestrian was hit on I-84 in Hartford<\/a>, while last month <a href=\"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/pt\/multiple-people-hurt-in-four-car-crash-on-i-84-in-hartford-ct\/\">four cars crashed on Hartford&#8217;s I-84<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">O <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newingtonct.gov\/3094\/Police\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Newington Police Department<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is still investigating the accident.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We hope the officer makes a full and steady recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Can I Recover Compensation After a Hit-and-Run Crash in Hartford, CT?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, you can recover compensation after a hit-and-run in Connecticut, even if police never find the driver. Your uninsured motorist coverage can pay medical bills, lost wages, and pain. Most Connecticut policies include this protection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If police later find the driver who fled, you can file a claim against that driver\u2019s insurance. That claim can cover your medical costs, lost income, and ongoing care. Identifying the driver may open more compensation under that policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After a hit-and-run, write down everything you remember about the vehicle that hit you. The color, make, model, plate number, and travel direction can help investigators. Witness statements and nearby camera footage may also support your claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Near I-84 in Hartford, exits around Trumbull Street, Asylum Avenue, and the Sisson Avenue corridor carry heavy traffic at all hours. Hit-and-run crashes on this stretch can leave victims with no details about the other driver. Quick action matters because evidence can disappear fast. Trim a litrle<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once you get medical care, save every record from the start. Hospital bills, imaging results, prescriptions, and follow-up notes all show what the crash cost you. Without those records, the insurance company may challenge your claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Because Connecticut uses a modified comparative fault rule, the insurer may argue you share some blame. In a hit-and-run, that argument becomes harder when the other driver fled. Staying at the scene can support your side of the claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While you recover, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/pt\/pedestrian-accident-lawyer-ct\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">advogado de acidentes de pedestres<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can file your uninsured motorist claim and help search for the fleeing driver. Early legal help can protect evidence before it disappears. An attorney can also push back if the insurance company delays or offers too little.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our team at L.A. Law has helped drivers across Connecticut recover compensation after hit-and-run crashes on busy highways. We can review your coverage, find every possible source of payment, and handle the claim for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If a driver hit you and fled in Hartford, you can call L.A. Law at (860) 595-3163 for legal guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Observa\u00e7\u00f5es: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">L.A. Law utilizes secondary sources to create this post. The facts surrounding this specific accident have not been independently verified. If you find any information that is inaccurate or incorrect, please contact L.A. Law. We will update the post promptly to reflect the most accurate details available.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Isen\u00e7\u00f5es de responsabilidade:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Nenhuma das informa\u00e7\u00f5es contidas nesta publica\u00e7\u00e3o se destina a aconselhamento jur\u00eddico ou m\u00e9dico. Esta publica\u00e7\u00e3o n\u00e3o constitui uma solicita\u00e7\u00e3o comercial. Se voc\u00ea se feriu em um acidente, procure atendimento m\u00e9dico o mais r\u00e1pido poss\u00edvel. A foto utilizada nesta publica\u00e7\u00e3o n\u00e3o foi tirada no local do acidente.<\/span><\/i><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hartford, CT (June 14, 2026) \u2013 A Newington officer was struck by a fleeing vehicle on Friday morning, June 12, near the Trumbull Street exit on I-84 in Hartford. The crash happened around 10:44 a.m. while the officer was driving an animal control vehicle on the highway. 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