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Crash #1998090155 Crash #1998090155
Fatalities 1
State CONNECTICUT
County NEW HAVEN
City NEW HAVEN
Date Aug. 26, 1998
Time 4:14 a.m.
Street Name 1 I-91
Street Name 2 None
WeatherRain
Number of Vehicles 0
Number of Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 1
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 0
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 1
Number of Nonmotorists 0
Route Signing Interstate
Rural / Urban Urban
Functional System Interstate
Road Owner Unknown
National Highway System Part of the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 18
First Harmful Event Bridge Rail (Includes Parapet)
Manner of Collision First Harmful Event was Not a Collision with Motor Vehicle In-Transport
At Intersection Yes
Relation to Junction Other Location Within Interchange Area
Type of Intersection Not Reported
Relation to Road On Roadside
Work Zone None
Light Condition Dark - Lighted
Atmospheric Condition Rain
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
EMS Notified Hour 4
EMS Notified Minute 14
EMS Arrived Hour 4
EMS Arrived Minute 16
Arrived At Hospital Hour 0
Arrived at Hospital Minute 0
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 32 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseUnknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionTotally Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Unknown
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Reported
Alcohol Test Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Month of DeathAugust
Day of Death26
Year of Death1998
Hour of Death4
Minute of Death14
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes0
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkYes
HispanicUnknown
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 1
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Volvo
Body Type Truck/Tractor (Cab Only, or With Any Number of Trailing Units: Any Weight)
NCSA Model 881
Registration State Connecticut
Registered Vehicle Owner Vehicle Registered as Commercial/Business/Company/Government
VIN 4V4JBAPE8VN8
Model Year 1997
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing One Trailer
Trailer VIN 1 None
Trailer VIN 2 None
Trailer VIN 3 None
Trailer Weight Rating 1 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 2 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 3 Not Reported
Jackknife Yes, First Event
Motor Carrier ID 57195563000
Vehicle Configuration Truck Tractor/Semi-Trailer
Cargo Body Type Van/Enclosed Box
Bus Use Not Reported
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 55
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Bridge Rail (Includes Parapet)
Fire Occurence True
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Connecticut
Driver Zip Code 6516
Non CDL License Type Unknown License Type
Non CDL License Status Suspended
CDL License Status Suspended
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle No Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions Restrictions Not Complied With
Driver Height 76
Driver Weight 999
Previous Recorded Crashes 98
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 2
Month of Oldest Violation October
Year of Oldest Violation 1995
Month of Newest Violation June
Year of Newest Violation 1998
Speeding Related Yes, Exceeded Speed Limit
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median Barrier
Total Lanes in Roadway Three Lanes
Roadway Alignment Curve - Unknown Direction
Roadway Grade Grade, Unknown Slope
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Wet
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Unknown
Critical Precrash Event OTHER Unknown
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Precrash Stability Unknown
Pre-impact Location Unknown
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - Unknown Crash Type
Driver Related Factor Driving too Fast for Conditions or in Excess of Posted Speed Limit (1982-2008)
Driver Related Factor Improper Lane Usage
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
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