Ezequier Ernesto Galarza Killed In Southbury Crash On I-84

According to officials, a 25-year-old male from Connecticut was killed when he was flung from his own car and struck by a Jeep on I-84.

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On Friday, July 4, at approximately 3:15 a.m., Ezequier Ernesto Galarza of Waterbury was ejected from his car after losing control of it close to Exit 16, according to Connecticut State Police.

He got up and started walking in the left lane of the highway after he was well enough to do so, but a Jeep struck him, killing him, according to the police.

The crash is being investigated by state troopers.

Trooper James Perazzella Jr. can be reached at 203-267-2200 or [email protected], investigators ask witnesses.