A serious incident occurred on Interstate 84 in East Hartford, Connecticut, involving a driver under the influence of drugs. On Monday morning, authorities responded to a two-car collision near exit 58. Upon investigation, it was revealed that one of the drivers had consumed crack cocaine prior to getting behind the wheel, putting both herself and a young child at risk. The situation resulted in multiple charges against the driver and raised concerns about child safety.

The accident took place around mid-morning when state troopers arrived at the scene of a rear-end collision on the off-ramp of Interstate 84 East. It quickly became apparent that the 35-year-old female driver from East Hartford was responsible for the crash. She admitted to law enforcement officials that she had not been able to brake in time, leading to the impact. During questioning, officers noticed irregularities in her behavior, including slurred speech and delayed reactions. Further investigation confirmed her intoxication, as she confessed to using crack cocaine before driving.

In addition to the drug use, police discovered what they believed to be fentanyl and crack cocaine, along with paraphernalia such as a glass pipe inside the vehicle. Recognizing the immediate need to protect the well-being of the 2-year-old child who was also in the car, authorities contacted a family member to assume temporary custody. The Department of Children and Families was promptly informed of the situation to ensure proper follow-up.

As a result of this incident, the driver faced several serious charges, including operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, failure to maintain a safe distance while driving, possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts of controlled substance possession (second offense), and endangering the welfare of a minor. After being released on a $10,000 bond, she is scheduled to appear in Manchester Superior Court on March 17. Thankfully, no injuries were reported from the collision, but the event underscores the dangers of impaired driving, especially when minors are involved.