Chris Russell was struck and killed after pulling over to help a motorist on Interstate 91 in North Haven, Connecticut in May 2022, according to NBC Connecticut. Luis Resto, who was operating a vehicle after using heroin, pleaded guilty and took responsibility for Russell's death.
Operator takeaway
Russell stopped to help a stranger and was killed by an impaired driver — the risk is present even when you are off-duty and acting as a Good Samaritan.