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2 killed, 2 injured in Tolland crash: State police

The crash happened Sunday afternoon on Merrow Road when one of the vehicles crossed the double-yellow line and into the oncoming lane.
Credit: Josh

TOLLAND, Conn. — A woman from Coventry and a man from Ellington are dead after a two-car crash in Tolland over the weekend, state police report. 

The crash happened on Merrow Road around 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Police said a 2007 Subaru Legacy Outback driven by 64-year-old Bryan Flint was heading northbound on the road. 

At the same time, a 2008 Toyota Rav4 driven by 66-year-old Amanda Bowen was driving southbound. 

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According to state police, Bowen crossed the double yellow lines while going through a right-hand curve in the road and drove into the northbound land. There, Bowen collided with Flint's vehicle. 

Both drivers were killed while their passengers suffered minor injuries, according to police. 

Flint was the deputy director of The Cornerstone Foundation in the Rockville section of Vernon. 

The group is a faith-based non-profit that helps those in need with food and shelter. They posted to their Facebook following Flint's passing:

Dear Friends, 

All of us here at Cornerstone were saddened to learn of the untimely passing today of our Deputy Director, Bryan Flint.

Bryan had a huge heart that was always open to helping people who were struggling. He found the time to do that little extra to make life easier for someone even when he himself was extremely busy.

The impact Bryan has had on Cornerstone and our entire community will never be forgotten. Our hearts are broken at his loss.

Credit: The Cornerstone Foundation

The crash remains under investigation. If anyone witnessed the collision or has information, they are asked to call Trooper Kevin Hoyt at the Tolland Resident Trooper's office at (860) 926-4695 or Connecticut State Police Trooper C at (860) 896-3200.

Jennifer Glatz is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. She can be reached at jglatz@fox61.com.  

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