Our hearts are saddened as we remember Ryan O’Shea, 21, of Stony Point, New York, who lost his life in a devastating wrong-way crash on Interstate 91 southbound near Exit 9 in North Haven, Connecticut, late Friday night, October 16, 2026.
The fatal collision happened at approximately 11:45 p.m. as Ryan was driving his Honda Accord southbound in the left lane. A pickup truck traveling in the wrong direction, northbound in the southbound lanes, struck his car head-on.
Following the initial impact, Ryan’s Honda moved into the left-center lane, where it was struck by an SUV. The vehicle then continued into the right lane and onto the shoulder, where another SUV struck it.
Ryan was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving behind a heartbreaking loss for those who knew and loved him.
The crash also left several other people injured. The pickup truck’s driver suffered serious, life-threatening injuries and was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital. The driver and front-seat passenger of one SUV were taken to the hospital with minor injuries, while the driver of the other SUV was transported to the hospital’s St. Raphael Campus with minor injuries.
As family, friends, and loved ones mourn Ryan’s passing, his memory will remain precious to those whose lives he touched. His death serves as a painful reminder of how quickly a moment on the road can change lives forever.
May Ryan O’Shea be remembered with love, and may everyone grieving his loss find strength and comfort during this difficult time.
