The black 2013 Nissan Altima was discovered off the roadway's shoulder on the embankment at 2:18 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Eagle Road and Executive Drive in Danbury, police said.
The car was facing eastbound on Eagle Road, police said.
Thomas Proulx, 66, of 34 Saint Mary's Lane, was transported to Danbury Hospital in critical condition, police said. Proulx was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival at the hospital, police said.
Officer Lance Brevard of the Traffic Division is investigating the fatal crash and any witnesses to the crash are asked to contact the Danbury police Department Traffic Investigation Division at: 203-797-2156.
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