Woonsocket man was crossing I-95 in Connecticut when he was struck and killed

Suniel Michael Ross, 41, was struck Wednesday after walking onto the northbound side of Interstate 95 in West Haven, Connecticut.

A Woonsocket man was struck and killed Wednesday afternoon when he tried crossing Interstate 95 in West Haven, Connecticut, according to the Connecticut State Police.

He was identified as Suniel Michael Ross, 41, of 193 Sayles Street, Apt. 1, according to the police.

At about 12:25 p.m., Ross crossed three travel lanes on the southbound side of the highway and went into the center median, according to the Connecticut State Police. He then jumped over the center median, walked onto the northbound side and was struck in the center lane, the police said.

The vehicle that struck Ross, a 2010 Toyota Rav 4, had been traveling in the left lane but veered right to avoid the vehicle in front of it when it stopped abruptly after Ross walked in front of it, the police said.

Ross was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he died, according to the police.

The report does not indicate why Ross was on the highway.

A LinkedIn page for Ross says he held an M.B.A. from Bridgewater State University and retired in 2020 after 17 years of both active and reserve service with the Navy. According to the profile, he worked for YouthBuild Providence from October 2021 until April 2022.

“I enjoy spending time with my son, going to live music, reading, and exploring different cultures and societies,” the profile says.

As police investigated the crash, the section of highway was closed for several hours.

The police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has dash camera video to contact them at 203-696-2500.