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CT Teen Killed In Christmas Hit-Run Crash Was 'Shining Light'; Police Search For Driver
The family of a 14-year-old Connecticut boy who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Christmas night said he will be remembered for being a “shining light wherever he went.”
Malachi James, 14, of Hartford, was killed and three others were seriously injured when a Tesla Cybertruck crashed head-on into their Toyota Camry on Cornwall Street, just south of Hebron Street, in Hartford, around 9:15 p.m.
The Cybertruck driver, who was borrowing the vehicle, climbed from the wreckage and ran away from the scene, Hartford police said. Officers are still working to locate the driver, but they ha…
'Beacon Of Light': CT Man Killed In I-84 Crash Remembered For Life Of Service
The family of a Connecticut man killed in an I-84 pileup earlier this month said he lived a life defined by generosity, service, and love for others.
John Henry Farrell III, 39, of East Hartford, died Dec. 17 after another vehicle crashed into his car near Exit 55, Connecticut State Police said.
His loved ones described Farrell as a source of compassion and warmth in his obituary.
John Henry found joy in knitting, enjoying exotic cuisines, spending time in nature, and sharing memorable moments with his cherished nephews. He loved going to Broadway plays and concerts, and was a devote…
CT Teacher's Unexpected Loss Spreads Sadness
A Connecticut community is preparing to say goodbye to a beloved elementary school teacher and mother who died unexpectedly last week.
Kerry Ann Nystrom, 63, of Mystic, died Dec. 17 at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London. She is survived by her husband, son, daughter, father, and brothers.
Her family did not disclose a cause of death.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, at Sacred Heart Church, located at 56 Sacred Heart Drive in Groton. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in Mystic, according to her obituary.
Nystrom was a first-grade teacher a…
Community Mourns Death Of CT Baseball Coach Kevin Huber After Sudden Death At 50
A beloved leader who shaped generations of young athletes has died unexpectedly, leaving behind a grieving New England baseball community now rallying to support his family.
Kevin John Huber, the longtime baseball coach at Salisbury School in Connecticut, died in his sleep on Dec. 9, loved ones said. He was 50. He is survived by his wife, Celina, and their children, Timothy and Sara.
The cause of death was not released.
In the days since his death, former players, colleagues, and families have responded in force. A GoFundMe created to help Huber’s family has raised more than $126,000 from …
Shock, Sadness After Stunning Deaths Of Hollywood Legend Rob Reiner, Wife
Tributes poured in for actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, following their stunning deaths overnight, a loss colleagues and fans said felt both personal and historic.
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The couple was found at their Los Angeles home on Sunday, Dec. 14. Authorities are investigating the case as an apparent homicide and have not announced any arrests. Rob Reiner was 78, and Michele Singer Reiner was 68.
No suspect has been officially identified, arrested, or named as a "person of int…
