CT state police investigating fatal crash involving pickup truck on I-95 in Groton  

State police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pickup truck on Interstate 95 in Groton on Sunday morning.

Just after 7:30 a.m. Sunday, a passing driver called Connecticut State Police Troop E to report that a pickup truck had crashed in the center median on I-95 North, state police said.

Troopers found a black 2019 Toyota Tacoma stopped in the median about 50 feet off the road ahead of Exit 89 in Groton, with its left side against a tree, according to state police.

John Longinidis, 27, was found unresponsive in the passenger’s seat and was pronounced dead on scene by 8:03 a.m., state police said.

Longinidis was alone in the truck, according to state police.

The crash is still under investigation, state police said. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information is asked to call 860-848-6500, ext 5.