WOODBURY, Conn. — A Bethlehem teen has died in a crash in Woodbury that happened Saturday night.
Tristan Ocasio, 17, was killed around 8:45 p.m. when the pickup truck he was driving crossed the center line and hit two cars traveling in the other direction on Main Street in Woodbury, according to Connecticut State Police. It hit the first car and then struck the second car head-on.
The driver of the second car was treated for minor injuries. The other driver involved was not injured.
Superintendent of Region 14 Brian Murphy said in a statement:
It is with great sadness that I inform you that Region 14 has lost one of our students, Tristan Ocasio, a senior at Nonnewaug High School in a car accident last night. Tristan was an enthusiastic, loving student who always sought out the best in others. We will truly miss Tristan's effervescent spirit. Tristan has a sister at Nonnewaug High School and a brother at Woodbury Middle School.
We will have a crisis team available at Nonnewaug High School today from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Media Center. Crisis teams will be available all day tomorrow at Nonnewaug High School and Woodbury Middle School.
It is extremely painful to lose a member of our school community. We will support each other through this challenging time. I know that you will join us in keeping Tristan's family in our thoughts and prayers.
This accident is currently under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the accident or has information is asked to contact the investigation officer, Tpr. Fitzsimons #443 at (860) 626-7900 x.5007 or connor.fitzsimons@ct.gov.
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