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14-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Killed After SUV Hit Groton Tree; 3 More Still In Critical Condition
A 14-year-old Connecticut boy who was in an SUV that crashed into a tree in New London County early Monday morning, Oct. 14, has died, police said. His 17-year-old older brother and two other teens remain in the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Carson Wilson, of Groton, was in a Toyota 4Runner that veered off the wrong side of Fishtown Road around 1:20 a.m. and collided with a tree near the intersection of Little Gull Lane, authorities said.
His older brother Skyler Wilson along with Kais Shiman, of Mystic, and Alex Quilter, of Groton, were also in the SUV. It's unclear …
Heart Of 14-Year-Old Athlete Struck By Car In NJ Will Help Others Live
The organs of a 14-year-old boy struck by a car while riding his bicycle will help others live.
One day after his 8th-grade graduation, Vincent Pieczynski was hit by a car while riding his bike home on Route 38 in Southampton, according to a GoFundMe page for his family.
More than $47,000 was raised as of Saturday, June 22, according to the GoFundMe campaign.
Vincent, affectionately known as Vinny Pie, was being remembered as a "kind, smart, strong and hard-working young man," writes campaign organizer Devin Cuoco.
"Vincent was the best son, brother and friend a guy could a…
Pop Lloyd Stadium Getting $5.6M Transformation Into Multisport Facility In Atlantic City
A neglected baseball stadium in Atlantic City is getting major upgrades and will soon be used for many other sports, officials said.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Monday, June 17 for the $5.6 million renovation to Pop Lloyd Stadium. The project will make the stadium playable for baseball, softball, T-ball, football, soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey, as well as other sports and activities.
The renovations include adding blue artificial turf, along with new dugouts, locker rooms, bleachers, restrooms, lighting, fencing, and a scoreboard.
"Pop Lloyd Stadium has been in disrepair fo…
Former Stevenson Lax Star, 33, Among Australian Surfers Found Dead In Mexico
A MAC Commonwealth championship win for the Stevenson University's lacrosse team was overshadowed by grief this year.
Former player Callum Robinson, 33, who had been reported missing several days ago after a surfing trip to Mexico's Baja California coast, has been identified as one of three people found dead along the coast.
The others, his brother Jake, 30, and friend Jack Carter Rhoad, 30, authorities announced over the weekend.
Foul play was believed to be a factor in the deaths, as the three were found with gunshot wounds to the head, their bodies dumped several yards down a …
Fairfax County's Nicholas Hoy Dies Week Before Marrying College Sweetheart
Support is on the rise for a bride-to-be who lost her Fairfax County husband a week before their wedding.
Nicholas Robert Hoy, of Vienna, died Sunday, Sept. 10, due to a medical emergency, according to his obituary and a GoFundMe page.
A GoFundMe for Nick's fiance, Haley Benetti, said the cause of death was an unexplained medical emergency. The campaign had raised more than $12,800 as of Thursday, Sept. 14.
Nick was a standout athlete growing up, having won the Northern Virginia Regional Championship in wrestling and played lacrosse for the Virginia State Championship.
He went …
Two Byram Hills High School Seniors To Play Lacrosse At Division I Universities
Two high school star lacrosse athletes from Northern Westchester will be bringing their talents to Division I universities.
Armonk natives Gavin Javorsky and Sean Siegel, who are currently seniors at Byram Hills High School, committed to colleges during a ceremonial signing day ceremony in the school's lecture hall on Wednesday, Nov. 9, according to the Byram Hills Central School District.
Javorsky, who plays attack, will play lacrosse at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, while Siegel, a midfielder, will play at the University of Richmon…
Montclair High School Grad Daniel Roth Dies, 37
Daniel Roth of Montclair died on Sept. 7 — just two weeks shy of his 38th birthday.
A graduate of Montclair High School, Daniel was remembered in his obituary for his "infectious smile and enormous heart." He was an avid sports fan with a passion for playing and watching football and lacrosse, it says.
Daniel is survived by his parents, William and Catherine Roth; six siblings, Catherine Rizzo, and her husband Richard, Jaqueline Ouimette, and her husband Christopher, William Roth, and his wife Theresa, Brian Roth and his wife Meghan, Michael Roth, Robert Roth; and his girlfriend, …
'It's Long Overdue': Officials Unveil New $40M Memorial Field Complex In Mount Vernon
Officials unveiled the long-awaited new Memorial Field Complex in Westchester County.
The ribbon-cutting event for the newly-updated field in Mount Vernon, hosted by Westchester County Executive George Latimer and City of Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard on Wednesday, Sept. 21.
The project cost a total of $40 million, and the new stadium has 3,900 seats, a lighted field equipped for football, soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey, along with a sound system that can handle major concerts, officials said.
On Saturday, Sept. 24, the field will host its first Mount Vernon Hig…
19-Year-Old College Lacrosse Player From NY Remembered For His 'Infectious Smile'
A college lacrosse player from the region who died suddenly over the Memorial Day weekend is being remembered for his "infectious smile," and his love of his family and friends.
Long Island resident Aidan James Kaminska, age 19, of Port Jefferson, died unexpectedly on the morning of Monday, May 30, according to his obituary.
A lifelong resident of Port Jefferson, Kaminska attended the Port Jefferson School District, graduating in 2020.
He went on to be a student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, majoring in communications, and was a member of the Minutemen's Division I mens’ la…
Darien High School Athlete Dies At Age 17
The community is mourning the death of a 17-year-old Fairfield County student-athlete who is being remembered by friends and family as being an avid lover of the outdoors.
Darien resident Matthew Barket McEvoy died on Thursday, March 31.
A Darien High School student, McEvoy played on the varsity lacrosse team, and enjoyed mountain biking, skiing, and had an interest in cars - both old and new.
McEvoy spent his summers playing tennis, sailing and swimming at the Tokeneke Club, according to his family. As he got older, he was a member of the Express North Lacrosse team, a lifeguard, and spen…
