NTSB TO HOLD MEDIA BRIEFING ON FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT I-95 CRASH

The chief investigator of the National Transportation Safety Board’s team investigating the January 17 crash on Interstate 95 in Fairfield, Connecticut, will brief the news media on Friday to describe the team’s activities this week.

The accident occurred about 5:00 a.m. when a tractor-trailer overran a concrete median barrier on I-95 near exit 24, apparently causing a crash in the opposing lanes. Several minutes later, an SUV collided with the rear of the trailer. Four persons in the SUV died as a result of their injuries.

What: Media Briefing

Who: David Rayburn, Investigator-in-Charge
National Transportation Safety Board

When: Friday, January 24, 2:00 p.m.

Where: Connecticut State Police Troop G Headquarters
149 Prospect Street
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604

 

Media contact in  Washington, DC:	NTSB Public Affairs
Ted Lopatkiewicz	(202) 314-6100