Transportation officials reported a closure between exits 13 and 12B, and the highway has since reopened, with no word yet on injuries or cause.
DERBY, CT - October 28, 2026
A vehicle overturned in a crash around 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, prompting a closure of southbound Route 8 in Derby, Connecticut, according to transportation officials. The highway has since reopened. Few other details have been reported.
Key Facts
- Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Location: Route 8 southbound in Derby, Connecticut, between exits 13 and 12B
- Type of crash: Crash involving an overturned vehicle
- Vehicles involved: A vehicle overturned
- Responding agencies: State Department of Transportation
- Reported by: WFSB
Crash Overview
Around 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, a vehicle overturned in the Derby area. The state Department of Transportation said the crash led to a closure of Route 8 southbound in Derby.
Before the highway reopened, the department said the closure covered the stretch between exits 13 and 12B. The highway has since reopened to traffic.
No information about injuries or the cause of the crash has been reported. WFSB based its coverage on statements from transportation officials.
Traffic Impact
Southbound Route 8 in Derby was closed between exits 13 and 12B following the crash. The highway has since reopened. No specific reopening time was included in the reports.
If You Were Involved
If you were involved in a crash, consider these general steps:
- Seek medical attention even if you feel fine.
- Document the scene with photos or video if it is safe to do so.
- Exchange information with the other drivers and note any witnesses.
- Request the official crash report from the law enforcement agency that responded.
- Notify your insurer as soon as reasonably possible.
- Consider speaking with a qualified attorney if you were injured or face significant losses.