71-year-old man cited for driving the wrong way on Route 8

TORRINGTON, CT (WFSB) – A person was issued an infraction for driving the improper means on Route 8 within the Torrington/Winsted space.

State police stated the person was headed south within the northbound lanes close to exit 36.

Troopers stated they acquired a number of 911 calls on Wednesday round 4:40 a.m.

The automobile concerned was described as a white SUV.

Troopers discovered the automobile and had been in a position to safely deliver it to a cease at Exit 45 in Torrington.

While evaluating the driving force, a 71-year-old man, Troopers stated they acknowledged that he appeared disoriented. The driver defined that he had pushed from Florida straight by way of to Connecticut with out sleeping.

Troopers issued the person an infraction for driving the improper means on a restricted entry freeway and contacted native members of the family to securely transport him to his vacation spot.

“Thanks to the members of the public who immediately reported this dangerous situation,” state police siad. “Troopers were able to quickly intervene and reduce further risk to the motoring public.”

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