State police say no injuries were reported after the van was first seen heading the wrong way on Route 25 in Trumbull.
TRUMBULL, CT - October 26, 2026
Connecticut State Police say a van driver traveling the wrong way was pulled over on I-95 in Bridgeport on Sunday night. The driver was first reported on Route 25 in Trumbull. No injuries were reported.
Key Facts
- Date: Reported Monday, October 26, 2026; the incident took place Sunday night, beginning at about 9:45 p.m.
- Location: Route 25 in Trumbull and I-95 northbound near Exit 29 in Bridgeport
- Type of crash: Wrong-way driving
- Vehicles involved: One van
- Injuries / fatalities: No injuries were reported
- Responding agencies: Connecticut State Police, Troop G
- Reported by: Patch
Crash Overview
State police received a report at about 9:45 p.m. that a van was heading the wrong way in the northbound lanes of Route 25 in Trumbull, moving at a fast pace. Troopers located the vehicle and stopped it on northbound I-95 near Exit 29 in Bridgeport, according to a state police statement quoted by Patch.
The driver, whom police have not named, was taken into custody and arrested. No injuries were reported. Patch reported that the charges the driver faces were not disclosed.
People Involved
Police have not named the driver, and no age or home city has been reported. The driver was arrested. No injuries were reported.
Investigation Status
The Connecticut State Police handled the stop and arrest. Police have not disclosed the charges, and the reporting does not describe a cause for the wrong-way travel.
If You Were Involved
If you were involved in a crash or a similar incident, these general steps may help:
- 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.