College student killed in Connecticut traffic accident

STRATFORD, Conn. – A Fairfield University student has been identified as one of the victims in a fatal oncoming crash on Route 15 in Stratford that occurred Thursday morning.

Alexander Dennis had just completed his junior year at Fairfield University and was driving to Massachusetts in a Honda CRV when the accident occurred, the university said on social media Friday.

The Honda was traveling north on the southbound side of Route 15 near Exit 53 when it collided with a Chrysler minivan overnight Thursday. Dennis and the three people in the Chrysler were killed in the accident, police said.

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“At a time of year when we are actively committed to celebrating our students and their successes, a loss like this seems unimaginable. “Those who knew and loved Alex will be particularly affected by his death, and his loss will be felt across campus,” said University President Mark R. Nemec PhD.

The university said it plans to celebrate Dennis’ life when students return to campus in the fall.

FOX61 expects an update from Connecticut State Police regarding the crash on Friday.

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