Man arrested for DUI, colliding with cruiser following pursuit on I-91 in Rocky Hill

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06-05-2025

ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WTNH) — A man was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and colliding with a cruiser during a pursuit on Interstate 91 in Rocky Hill, state police said.
Daniel Henderson, 28, of Vernon, was charged with engaging in pursuit, assault on public safety personnel, reckless endangerment in the first degree, illegal operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs, reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle without a license and seven other similar charges.
CSP dashcam footage shows police pursuit on Route 2 in Colchester
According to state police, Troopers were patrolling I-84 East on Route 2 around 12:50 a.m. on Sunday when they saw a black Acura MDX driving in front of them. When the driver headed toward the Route 2 exit ramp, he allegedly did not stay in the lane.
The trooper allegedly saw Henderson sharply swerve over the white line, and the vehicle travelled between the left and right lanes, state police said.
Troopers tried to stop the car and they thought he was going to stop since he allegedly slowed down and moved to the right side of the roadway, but he began to speed and continued driving, state police said.
According to state police, the vehicle exited Route 2 and cut across to Route 3 south, disregarding a red light, and the car continued onto I-91 southbound from Route 3.
Two more troopers joined the pursuit, heading toward Exit 24 on I-91 South. The Troopers tried to box in the car and slowly bring it to a stop on the shoulder. Henderson allegedly attempted to drive around the box in by going off-road past the right shoulder and collided with the right side of the lead cruiser, according to state police.
The collision caused Henerson to lose control, and the Acura spun out across the highway and collided with the wire rope guardrail in the center median.
State police said troopers saw signs of impairment, including pinpoint pupils and profuse sweating consistent with narcotics use. Henderson's license was also suspended.
When he was taken to Troop H for processing, he complained of neck pain and an ambulance was requested. Henderson allegedly told troopers he was using his cell phone during the pursuit and was not wearing a seat belt, according to state police.
He was taken to an area hospital for treatment while in police custody, state police said.
Henderson was held on a $50,000 bond and surrendered to the Department of Corrections' custody. Henderson was scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on May 5.
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