Truck crashes on I-84 in Union after driver avoids bear: Officials

Published
June 15, 2026
Location
Union, Connecticut
I-84 near Exit 72
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Union Connecticut in Union, Connecticut: An Amazon tractor-trailer crashed on I-84 in Union, Connecticut, on Friday night after the driver swerved to avoid a bear that entered the highway. The accident occurred near Exit 72, with the truck traveling from the westbound side and coming to rest in the woods after striking a tree head-on. Firefighters responded to the scene at 10:26 p.m., and fortunately, the driver was able to self-extricate before medical personnel arrived.

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Truck crashes on I-84 in Union after driver avoids bear: Officials

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