Windham, CT (July 23, 2025) – A 23-year-old woman from Framingham, Massachusetts, has died following a collision with a tractor-trailer Tuesday night in Windham, Connecticut, according to Connecticut State Police.
The crash occurred around 9:20 p.m. on Boston Post Road (Route 6) near the intersection with Route 203. Authorities identified the victim as Jalen Ailany Brown.
Brown was driving a Nissan Altima traveling west on Route 6 when the vehicle collided with an eastbound tractor-trailer. Emergency responders arrived on the scene, but Brown was pronounced deceased as a result of the crash. The driver of the tractor-trailer, identified as 57-year-old Mark Costa of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, was not injured.
Connecticut State Police say the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing. Our thoughts are with those affected by this accident.
Truck Accidents in Connecticut
Connecticut’s highways and rural roads see a steady flow of large commercial vehicles each day, but when a crash involves a tractor-trailer, the results are often catastrophic. Due to their sheer size and weight, collisions with big rigs frequently lead to devastating injuries or loss of life. In recent years, Connecticut has seen a rise in fatal accidents involving tractor-trailers, highlighting the growing danger these heavy vehicles can pose when something goes wrong on the road.
Across the United States, thousands of people are killed annually in crashes involving large trucks, and many of these incidents occur on state roads like I-84, I-91, and Route 6 in Connecticut. Whether due to driver inattention, fatigue, speeding, mechanical failure, or unsafe road conditions, these accidents often leave behind grieving families and communities searching for answers.
When a fatal tractor-trailer crash is caused by negligence—whether on the part of the truck driver, the trucking company, or another party—surviving loved ones may have legal options. A wrongful death claim can provide compensation for funeral and burial expenses, medical bills, lost income, and the emotional toll endured by the victim’s family.
At Kanca Law Firm, we are deeply familiar with the complexities of truck accident litigation. With more than a decade of experience handling serious and fatal crash cases across Connecticut, our attorneys are prepared to investigate every angle of your case, hold all liable parties accountable, and pursue the justice your family deserves.
If you’ve lost a loved one in a fatal tractor-trailer accident, don’t face the legal aftermath alone. Call a wrongful death lawyer from Kanca Law Firm at 203-806-7003 for a free consultation. We’re here to offer compassionate support and strong legal representation during this painful time.
