Southington Car Accident, What Happened To The 18 Year Old Dies In Car Accident?

Southington Car Accident

An 18-year-old male has passed away after the vehicle he was driving was found crashed into a wooded area in Southington Sunday morning. Joshua Ryan Chevalier who was discovered dead inside the car in a forested area has been named as the victim, according to WFSB Channel 3. According to Fox 61, a nearby police officer heard the collision occur on Main Street at around 5 a.m. on Sunday.

What Did The Police Say About The Car Accident?

Due to a "severe motor vehicle crash," Main Street was closed between Carter Lane and Maple Street, according to a social media post from the Southington Police Department.

It stated that an investigation was being conducted on the scene by the Southington Police Accident Investigation Team. Since the collision, the road has not been reopened.

What Happened To The 18 Year Old Dies In Car Accident?

A lone car that had left the road and crashed into some trees was discovered by an officer. According to Southington police, an officer in the area was alerted to the sound of a crash and screeching tires around 5 a.m. The police discovered a single car that had left the road and crashed into some trees while examining the scene. The car's driver, Joshua Ryan Chevalier, 18, of Southington, was recognized and declared dead at the site. On Sunday, Main Street shut down from Carter Lane to Maple St. for a number of hours until opening again in the late afternoon.