Daniel Dziadik - a victim of impaired driving in Connecticut

Daniel Dziadik, age 29, of Torrington, Connecticut died on August 22, 2015, on a highway near Watertown, Connecticut.

Daniel Dziadik

During the later hours of August 22nd, Daniel was driving on a highway near Watertown when his vehicle was struck head-on by another vehicle which was travelling the wrong way on the highway. 

Tragically, Daniel died of his injuries at the scene of the collision. 

John Fretts, age 43, of Morris, Connecticut, the driver of the wrong way vehicle, received only minor injuries.

On December 16, 2015, John Fretts was charged with second-degree manslaughter with a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and driving the wrong way on a highway.

John Fretts

John Fretts is innocent unless proven guilty.

However we offer this advice to all drivers: If you find that you are wasted, drunk or doped up on street drugs or prescription drugs or if you are falling asleep on your feet, do NOT drive. Call a family member or a friend for a ride; or take a taxi or a bus; or stay where you are until you sober up; or crawl home on your hands and knees. It will be better for you and for the world if you do.

Regret can last a lifetime.

Daniel was a native of New Haven, Connecticut and was raised in Thomaston. He graduated from Thomaston High School in 2003. He worked at a bookstore in Canton and then at a lighting manufacturing company in Morris. 

Dan enjoyed photography, creating art and music. He played guitar, keyboards and his didgeridoo. He was a hockey fan and supported the Pittsburgh Penguins. 

A funding site is still in effect if you wish to donate to the children's savings accounts. 

Pray for Dan and for those
who have lost him. 

Dan's loved ones are devastated over his tragic death. He was loving and was loved in return. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Dan is survived by many loving friends and family members including his mother, Marla; his wife, Kathleen; and their very young children, Braxton and Alyssa. Dan was predeceased by his father, Steven.

Pray for justice for Daniel.

God save us from the drunk and the doped up drivers. They are killing us, Father.

Pray that Daniel is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.