A man dies in a crash in Preston

PRESTON, CT (WFSB) – A car accident in Preston left a man dead.

State police identified the victim as 78-year-old Frederick Coonan of North Grosvenordale.

Troopers said they were dispatched to the scene of an accident in the area of ​​Route 164 and Deerbrook Road around 8:10 p.m. Sunday

They said Coonan left the roadway by moving into the southbound lane and went onto the shoulder. He traveled a short distance along the side of the road before colliding with a tree.

The vehicle spun due to the impact.

According to state police, Coonan was pronounced dead at the scene. He was the only person in the vehicle.

Anyone who witnessed the collision was asked to contact state police at 860-848-6500.

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