Crime & Safety
Local Man Killed In Hebron Accident, ID Released By Police
The victim was the son of a retired West Hartford deputy fire chief, officials said.
HEBRON, CT — A local man was fatally injured Monday in an accident involving a ratchet strap, state police said.
Troopers responded to a call for medical assistance on Burnt Hill Road in Hebron. According to police, the ratchet strap snapped and struck the 25-year-old victim in the head. The device is designed to secure cargo on motor vehicles.
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, but he did not survive, state police said.
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On Tuesday, police identified the victim as Shane Albert of Amston.
He was the son of retired West Hartford Deputy Fire Chief Keith Albert, according to the West Hartford Fire Fighters Local 1241, which posted the following about the tragedy on its Facebook page:
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“The West Hartford Fire Fighters Association, Local 1241, extends our deepest sympathies to retired Deputy Chief Keith Albert on the tragic loss of his son, Shane Albert.
Shane grew up around the firehouse, and his kindness, warmth, and passion touched many lives both inside and outside our walls.
We ask our community to keep Chief Albert and his family in their thoughts as they navigate this profound loss."
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