West Haven, CT (February 26, 2024) – A fatal traffic accident happened in West Haven in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 25. Police say the incident occurred at around 1:25 a.m. on Interstate 95 South near exit 42. Four individuals lost their lives in the accident, sources said. They were identified as Jolie Cierra Lubin, 23, of Trumbull, 22-year-old Samantha Pearl Birchard of Norwalk, Kyle Thomas Bulkley, 26, of New Haven and Husein Alili, 25, of Wolcott. Bulkley was driving a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck the wrong way on the interstate when he struck a Nissan Altima. The driver of the Altima, Alili, was headed south at the time. Police report that after the initial crash the truck entered the center lane and struck a southbound Nissan Sentra. The two individuals who were present in the Sentra suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash. They were transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance.
Police in West Haven continue to investigate the details of the crash. We want to offer our sincere condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time.
Connecticut Car Accidents
On average, the state of Connecticut sees over 50,000 reported car accidents each year. Thousands of people suffer injuries in these accidents and hundreds lose their lives. Unfortunately, the majority of the traffic accidents in Connecticut happen due to the actions of negligent drivers.
Over the past decade, negligent driving has risen to the top of the list of reasons why car accidents happen in the United States. The four most common types of driver negligence displayed by American drivers are intoxication, distraction, fatigue, and speeding. Each year, according to information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 93% of car accidents happen due to driver error/negligence.
When you or someone you love has been hurt in a traffic accident, you need to be able to determine how the accident occurred. Especially if you think it was caused by a negligent driver, you deserve to be able to recover without having to worry about money. At a time like this, you are likely stressed out and overwhelmed and may be in a lot of pain due to your injuries. When you work with a skilled attorney, you may be eligible to gather full and fair financial compensation for your losses and damages that may have resulted from the accident.
At Kanca Law Firm LLC, our skilled wrongful death attorneys in West Haven have been working for decades to help the surviving family members of the wrongfully deceased financially recover. We will stop at nothing to ensure that you can pay for funeral costs, burial expenses, medical bills, and everything else that may stem from your loved one’s accident without having to worry.
Call our law firm at 203-806-7003 to talk to a skilled attorney who can help you recover. We do not charge any fees up front and only get paid if you do, so do not hesitate to contact us as soon as you can to learn more.