Man jumps from moving car on I-84 in Danbury

Traffic is tied up on I-84 West in Danbury Friday morning, August 3, 3018. Initial reports from police state that there was a person in the roadway, who may have been with a vehicle, who was injured and needed medical assistance. less Traffic is tied up on I-84 West in Danbury Friday morning, August 3, 3018. Initial reports from police state that there was a person in the roadway, who may have been with a vehicle, who was injured and needed ... more Photo: Carol Kaliff / Hearst Connecticut Media Buy photo Photo: Carol Kaliff / Hearst Connecticut Media Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Man jumps from moving car on I-84 in Danbury 1 / 3 Back to Gallery

DANBURY — Authorities have yet to identify a man who jumped from a moving car Friday morning while traveling westbound on Interstate 84.

Authorities said the man, who is in his 40s, was a rear passenger in a Kia Sorento that was moving along with the rest of traffic when he “intentionally” jumped from the vehicle. Police said it has yet to be determined why he jumped out of the car.

The driver of the car then swerved to avoid hitting the man and ran into a jersey barrier on the side of the highway.

The passenger who jumped from the car sustained serious injuries but was conscious when emergency crews arrived. No other injuries were reported. The incident occurred between exits 6 and 7 around 10 a.m. Friday.

At least one lane of the highway was closed for short period of time while officers with the State Police investigated the incident.

The man was transported by ambulance to Danbury Hospital. His condition at the hospital wasn’t available late Friday. Authorities said they are not releasing the name of the man because it is being treated as a medical call.

Police said the incident remains under investigation.

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