Firefighters and Police Donate to Foundation Supporting Move Over Law
On Monday, August 1, firefighters and police of Fairfield County, Ct., gathered to donate $4000 to a foundation started on behalf of fallen tower Corey Iodice, who was struck and killed loading a disabled car on the shoulder of the Merrit Parkway in 2020.
Iodice was killed by a speeding motorist who did not move over. In response, Corey’s sister Cindy started the Flagman Project, a foundation to draw attention to the Move Over state law.
At the event held at the Fire House in Fairfield, firefighters and police were joined by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick in presenting the donation to Cindy and her brother Chris, who works as a tow truck driver.
Chris said, “We just want to get home after doing our job. It’s hard to look over your shoulder when you’re trying to conduct what we’re doing out there.”
U.S. Senator Blumenthal said he plans on introducing a “Move Over Resolution” in the Senate this week with bipartisan support to further public awareness.
“It’s very simple: if you see an emergency vehicle, see a tow truck operator, any kind of vehicle that’s trying to help someone on the road, slow down and move over,” Blumenthal said.
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