WINDSOR LOCKS, CT — Tyler Kent Baker photographed action sports, served in the military and had recently bought his first home. The Windsor Locks resident died Oct. 30 at 32, according to his obituary.
Baker died after a motorcycle crash on Route 6 in Farmington, the Journal Inquirer reported, citing Farmington police. Officers responded to the 200 block around 4:15 p.m.; Baker was taken to UConn's hospital, where he died. The newspaper reported that the North Central Regional Accident Reconstruction Squad was investigating.
His obituary, published by Carmon Funeral Home, describes him as "an adventurer at heart." His photography business, Tyler Baker Photo, took him to the X Games and friends' weddings.
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Baker most recently served as an Army Reserve staff sergeant with the 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion in Rhode Island. He had also begun working for McPhee Electric in Farmington, according to the obituary.
Calling hours are Thursday, Nov. 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Carmon Funeral Home & Family Center, 301 Country Club Road, Avon. Services with military honors are Friday, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m. at the Lodge Community Chapel, 130 Deerfield Road, Windsor.
The family requests donations to Paws of War instead of flowers.
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