29°
The single-vehicle crash occurred around 1:40 a.m. on Kings Highway East at the intersection of Chestnut Stree, Town of Fairfield Police said.
Preliminary investigation revealed that Austin J. Buoni of Stratford was the sole occupant operating a 2005 Nissan Altima traveling eastbound on Kings Highway East when he lost control of his vehicle and began to slide across the eastbound travel lane before striking a utility pole off the right side of the road where the vehicle came to rest.
Buoni was transported by AMR ambulance to Bridgeport Hospital where life-saving efforts continued. He was pronounced dead by medical staff a short time later.
This crash is currently being investigated by the Fairfield Police Crash Reconstruction Unit.
Buoni, a 2014 graduate of Bunnell High School, worked with both the Shelton and Trumbull fire departments, according to a Facebook post from Valley Fire Chiefs Regional Training School, where Buoni also graduated.
"He was an excellent student, and just a great kid outside of the classroom," the post said. "His passing will be felt by many."
Buoni, who attended Housatonic Community College, worked at Panera Bread for more than a year.
Memorial arrangements have not yet been announced.
Click here to follow Daily Voice Shelton and receive free news updates.
