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Construction Worker Dies After Workplace Accident
27 Aug
Summary
- Darnell Parker, 54, died Tuesday after a construction accident.
- Parker sustained critical injuries on August 20 near Exit 74.
- An online fundraiser has gathered over $8,000 for his family.
A construction worker, Darnell Parker, 54, died on Tuesday, August 26, 2026, nearly a week after a severe workplace accident. He had been undergoing emergency surgery for injuries sustained on August 20, 2026, while working on the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in East Lyme. Parker was initially taken to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital before being transferred to Yale New Haven Hospital.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined Parker's death was due to complications from blunt force injury to the torso, including pelvic fractures, ruling the incident an accident. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has confirmed an ongoing investigation into the workplace incident.
Friends remember Parker for his strong sense of humor and willingness to assist others, describing him as a "typical laborer type of guy" and a "union brother." To help alleviate financial strain on his family, an online fundraiser was initiated by a friend. As of Thursday morning, August 28, 2026, this effort had raised over $8,000 through 61 donations.
