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A crash on Route 164 in Preston on Sunday night has left one person dead.
Troopers responded to a crash on Route 164 and Deerbrook Road around 8 p.m.
According to state police, 78-year-old Frederick Coonan, of North Grosvenordale, was driving when he crossed the southbound lane, went into the shoulder and crashed into a tree.
Coonan was pronounced dead at the scene. He was reportedly was the only person inside of the vehicle.
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Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Timothy Wengloski #1032 at Troop E at (860) 848-6500.
