State Police: Driver of Fall River vehicle involved in fatal highway crash identified

A man is dead after injuries sustained in a recent fatal highway crash.

According to State Police, on Thursday, Troop “E” Montville dispatched Troopers to the area of Exit 89 of 1-95 northbound in the Town of Groton, Connecticut for the report of a motor vehicle rolled over. 

A white in color 2019 BMW X3 bearing Massachusetts registration out of Robeson Street in Fall River, Massachusetts, was located upside down in the right shoulder of the Exit 89 ramp after colliding with multiple road signs, an illumination pole and other objects in the roadside. The operator was ejected from the vehicle during the collision and sustained fatal injuries.

The operator was identified as 35-year-old Derek Curtis and was the only occupant of the motor vehicle. Mal’s Auto removed the vehicle from the scene. 

This is an active investigation and anyone who witnessed the collision, has dash camera footage or other information is asked to contact the Connecticut State Police Troop “E” barracks at 860-848-6500.