Avon police confirmed Thursday afternoon that Michael MacBeth, 24, of Canton, died following a single-car accident on Huckleberry Hill in Avon overnight.
MacBeth was the only occupant in the car during the 2:03 a.m. crash early Thursday morning, police said in a press release. Police have not released further information on the circumstances of of the collision.
An Avon resident reports it happened at the blind curve in front of 510 Huckleberry Hill Road.
MacBeth was transported to an area hospital, but "succumbed to fatal injuries" there, police said.
MacBeth was a 2007 graduate of Canton High School, friends said.
"He really was the most sincere kid you'd ever meet," said Jordan Ahlstrom. "He was loved by everyone. He's definitely going to be missed."
Police ask that anyone who has information pertaining to the motor vehicle crash contact Officer Christine Nietupski at 860-409-4285 or Lt. Kelly Walsh, the department's public information officer, at 860-409-4241 or via email at kwalsh@town.avon.ct.us
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