Teen Killed As Car Hits Pedestrian In Tolland: State Police

TOLLAND, CT — A pedestrian was killed Sunday after being hit by a car on Route 30 in Tolland, state police said.

The crash took place at 10:38 p.m. on the southbound side of the road, about four-tenths-of-a-mile south of the Willow Creek Road intersection, state police said. That section of Route 30 is Crystal Lake Road.

According to a crash report, a 2016 black Ford Taurus with a 22-year-old Vernon man driving collided with the 17-year-old pedestrian, who was standing in the road. The teen, identified as Blake Lemire, of Coventry, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a crash report.

The driver remained at the scene, after the collision, according to a crash report. No other injuries were reported. Also in the Taurus were a 20-year-old man from Suffolk, VA and a 21-year-old Vernon man, according to a crash report.

State police are still investigating the crash and said anyone with any in formation on the incident can contact Trooper Eric Baillargeon at 860-896-3200, Ext. 8016 or eric.baillargeon@ct.gov.

A GoFundMe campaign has been started to aid the Lemire family. At 6:30 p.m. Monday, a total of $8,570 had been raised from 87 donations out of a goal of $20,000. See more here.

Said the campaign, "If you know the Lemires, you know they are the kind of family who would drop everything to help someone else. They've always been there for others without hesitation, never asking for anything in return. Now it’s our turn to be there for them.This fundraiser is to help ease the financial burden during this incredibly difficult time, allowing the family to focus on what matters most, grieving, healing, and honoring Blake’s memory. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a difference. If you’re unable to give, please consider sharing this page and keeping the Lemire family in your thoughts and prayers."