Richard Thompson Seriously Injured after Collision Sends Metal Beam into Truck Cab on I-395

Quick Facts

Where: Interstate 395, between Exits 14 and 18 in Norwich, CT

What Happened: A collision between four vehicles ended with a large metal beam crashing through the rear window of the semi-truck hauling it

Participants:

• Richard Thompson, Driver, Semi-Truck
• Three Additional Drivers

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• Richard Thompson, Seriously Injured
• Candace Dugas, Minor Injuries
• William Wernicki, Minor Injuries

Details

Richard Thompson was seriously injured after a collision between his semi-truck and two other vehicles resulted in the 25,000 lb. metal beam he was hauling to break loose and crash through the rear window of his vehicle. Thompson was pinned inside his vehicle by the beam, and was subsequently rushed to nearby Backus Hospital for treatment. Candace Dugas and William Wernicki, two other drivers involved in the crash, were also treated for minor injuries. Connecticut State Police are currently investigating.