2nd Arlington High Students Dies From Rollover Crash

LAGRANGE, NY — A second Arlington High School student has died as a result of injuries sustained in a rollover crash in May. Senior Dillon F. Colon, 18, died Monday, an announcement by Executive Principal Dr. Paul M. Fanuele said on the Arlington High School website.

Colon was driving a Chevy Malibu May 31 west on Todd Hill Road in the Town of LaGrange.

The car left the shoulder of the roadway and struck a tree.

Both Colon and his passenger Ryan Mucci, 17, of LaGrange were extricated from the vehicle and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Mucci died in the hospital June 1.

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According to his obituary, Colon was planning to attend Dutchess Community College in August.

He and Mucci were “like brothers. They were inseparable,” the obituary said.

Visitation for Colon will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, June 16 at McHoul Funeral Home, 895 Route 82 in Hopewell Junction.

The funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17 at St. Joseph’s Church, 15 North Ave. in Millbrook.

Donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Classes at Arlington High School have finished for the summer.

Fanuele said professional staff — psychologists, social workers, school counselors — will be available to provide support to students.

“This loss may raise feelings of sadness, anger, hurt and depression for those who knew Dillon as well as for others experiencing loss or trauma in their lives,” Fanuele said. “Please take a moment to review symptoms for students in crisis, suggestions for assisting students and a brief list of community resources available.”

Further information, including community mental health resources, can be found on the school’s website.

Photo credit: Arlington High School.