Dashcam Footage Shows Car Move in Front of Tanker Before Fiery Crash

Dashcam footage from a fiery crash on Interstate 84 near Manchester, Connecticut, on September 3 shows a car pulling across in front of the tanker involved, leading to a collision.

Footage released by Connecticut State Police shows the point of view of the tanker during the crash.

The tanker was carrying 8,300 gallons of gasoline which started a large fire after the vehicle rolled, local media reported. Three people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

State police told WFSB the driver of the Jeep seen in the dashcam video was “issued misdemeanor summons for operating a motor vehicle under suspension and failure to maintain proper lane.” Credit: Connecticut State Police via Storyful

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