Fairfield, CT (February 28, 2026) – A pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash on southbound I-95 in Fairfield on Friday, February 27, prompting the closure of the highway between exits 23 and 22.
The crash involved a car and a pedestrian. Emergency units responded to the scene in the early morning hours. The highway closure was lifted, and the road reopened around 8:30 a.m. The condition of the injured pedestrian has not been updated beyond the initial report of serious injuries.
No further details on the circumstances leading up to the crash have been confirmed at this time.
The incident remains under active investigation by authorities, and more information will be released as it becomes available. Our thoughts are with the injured person as they receive medical care.
Pedestrian Safety on Connecticut’s Interstate Highways
Pedestrians on interstate highways face an extreme level of danger, as these roads are designed exclusively for motor vehicle travel at high speeds. When a person on foot ends up in an active lane of traffic on a road like I-95, the consequences are almost always severe. Drivers traveling at highway speeds have very little time to react, and the impact forces involved in these crashes are far greater than in typical road collisions.
In Connecticut, pedestrian fatalities on interstates are relatively rare compared to surface streets, but they tend to involve more serious outcomes when they do occur. Circumstances can vary widely, from a driver who exits a disabled vehicle to a person who enters the highway on foot, but the risk in every case is significant.
If you encounter a disabled vehicle or an emergency on an interstate, Connecticut law and safety guidelines strongly encourage pulling fully off the roadway onto the shoulder before exiting the vehicle, and calling for help rather than attempting to walk along the travel lanes.
