UConn Student Killed In Crash

According to courant.com, a freshman at the University of Connecticut died in a one-car crash early Saturday morning. Jason Proteau, 18, of New Fairfield was driving along the Wilbur Cross Highway, when he lost control of his Honda Civic. According to state police, he was driving near exit 63 when he lost control of the car and hit a tree. Proteau died at the scene. The investigation of the crash by state police is still ongoing. To Proteau's father, Jacques Proteau, the time and location of the crash was confusing. Jacques said his son was supposed to meet family members at his grandmother's nursing home in Plymouth later on Saturday and that he usually drove a different route.