A 17-year-old Stamford High School student has died after his motorcycle collided with a car on Friday night.
Police said a 58-year-old Stamford resident was driving a car south on Lockwood Avenue around 9:15 p.m., attempted to make a left turn and went into the motorcycle's path of travel.
Investigators believe the motorcyclist tried to stop, but he could not and hit the front of the car.
The teen was taken to Stamford Hospital where he later died of his injuries. Officers do not plan to release the teen's identity due to his age.
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"Everyone associated with Stamford Public Schools is devastated by this tragedy. Losing a child is every family's worst nightmare, and we are heartbroken for this student's parents, siblings, extended family, and friends. This tragedy hits especially close to home for our school community, as the young man was not only a student, but his mom is a beloved teacher. Our district leadership team has been in close contact with the administrators at both school communities since this tragedy occurred, and the district's crisis response team is onsite at both schools to provide support to staff and students," Dr. Tamu Lucero, the superintendent, said in a statement.
"On behalf of the Stamford Board of Education and everyone who works in Stamford Public Schools, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and promise to do everything we can to help our school community cope with this devastating news," the statement goes on to say.
Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons released a statement on Monday about the teen's death saying:
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“Our Stamford community is heartbroken by the tragic loss of one of our Stamford High School students. My thoughts and prayers are with the student’s family and friends during this time of unimaginable grief. My office will continue to work closely with the Superintendent’s office to ensure grief and crisis response resources are available to support students and faculty as they navigate this challenging news.”
The driver of the car involved in the collision remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the accident reconstruction squad at (203) 977-4712.
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