Connecticut flags to fly half-staff in honor of  DOT worker killed

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Governor Ned Lamont Wednesday directed U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be lowered starting Friday, in honor of the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) employee killed while working in Wallingford last week.

26-year-old Andrew DiDomenico sustained fatal injuries after being struck by a vehicle while working on the Wharton Brook Connector near I-91 last Friday.

Lamont’s directive is effective at sunrise on Friday, July 5 and continues through sunset on Saturday, July 6.

“We honor the memory of Andrew DiDomenico and his service to the State of Connecticut and the Connecticut Department of Transportation,” Lamont said in a statement. “This is a heartbreaking tragedy and one that never should have happened. My prayers and condolences are with Andrew’s family, friends, and CTDOT co-workers during this devastating time.”

The flag lowering is coordinated with planned wake and funeral services for the Meriden native.

As part of the directive, flags will be at half-staff on the Connecticut State Capitol building and all other state-operated buildings, grounds, and facilities statewide.

Individuals and organizations are encouraged to lower their flags as well. Because the U.S. flag should always fly highest, all other flags should also be lowered.

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