A 32-year-old Bristol man died late Thursday night after a car struck him on Route 72 in Plainville. Connecticut State Police are still investigating, and the crash has sparked new debate about highway safety in the area.
The fatal collision happened near Exit 4 A-B on the eastbound side. People living in nearby towns like New Britain and Farmington—many of whom use this busy road every day—are worried.
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Deadly Crash on Route 72 in Plainville
State police said the crash took place around 10:30 p.m. Thursday on Route 72 East in Plainville. This stretch connects commuters to New Britain, Hartford, and other central Connecticut spots.
Traffic was moving along when a driver in the left lane suddenly saw someone in the roadway. She struck the pedestrian before she could react.
Investigators confirmed a woman was driving in the left lane when her car hit a person on the highway. They haven’t found evidence of any other vehicles being involved, so it appears to be a single-vehicle incident.
Victim Identified as Bristol Resident
Police identified the victim as 32-year-old Rondell Ager of Bristol. Emergency crews got there fast, but Ager died at the scene.
This part of Route 72 isn’t meant for pedestrians, which leaves a lot of questions for both investigators and Ager’s family. Nobody knows yet why he was on the highway at that hour.
Police haven’t found any signs of a broken-down car or mechanical trouble in the area. They also haven’t said where Ager might have entered the roadway.
Driver Remains at Scene and Cooperates
The woman driving the car stayed at the scene after the crash. That’s helped police piece together what happened.
So far, police haven’t charged anyone, and they haven’t shared the driver’s name. No one else was hurt.
Traffic probably backed up Thursday night while Troop H troopers and accident reconstruction teams worked near Exit 4 A-B. This route sees a lot of drivers from towns like Southington, Berlin, and Middletown.
Ongoing State Police Investigation
The Connecticut State Police are still looking into the details of the crash. Troopers are checking evidence at the scene and examining the car involved.
They want to figure out what Ager was doing before the crash. Police plan to look at lighting, traffic flow, and whether speed, distraction, or impairment played a part.
Right now, they haven’t said if any of those factors mattered. Everyone’s still wondering why anyone would be walking on Route 72 in the first place.
Call for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
State police are asking the public to help them build a clearer picture of what happened Thursday night. With so many drivers using dashcams these days—especially those commuting between Hartford, New Britain, and Bristol—video could really make a difference.
If you were on Route 72 East near Exit 4 A-B around 10:30 p.m. Thursday and saw anything, even just a pedestrian, police want to hear from you. This goes for anyone heading home from work, late-shift employees, or drivers passing between Plainville, Bristol, Newington, and Farmington.
How to Contact Investigators
State police want anyone with information or dashcam footage to reach out to Trooper Christopher Shayler. Even tiny details—like spotting someone on the shoulder just before the crash—might help piece together what happened.
Witnesses really matter in highway fatality investigations all over Connecticut, whether it’s a small town like Plainville or bigger cities like Hartford and New Haven. In this Plainville case, troopers want to hear about a few specific things:
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