Two teens and a 20-year-old man were killed when a car rolled over on Interstate 91 in Enfield and hit a tree on Sunday morning, according to state police.
The driver was taken to Saint Francis Hospital after the car rolled over on I-91 South near exit 47 at 7:18 a.m. His injuries are not life-threatening, according to state police.
Taahir Harris, 19, of Southington, Kerion Rogers, 20, of Bristol, and 18-year-old Moses Negron, of New Britain, were pronounced dead at the scene, according to state police.
Negron was a junior at New Britain High School Satellite Careers Academy, according to a statement from the office of the superintendent of schools in New Britain.
“We are devastated to hear the news regarding the untimely passing of Moses Negron,” Supt. Nancy Sarra said in a statement. She said Moses attended New Britain Schools throughout his educational career.
“As former Principal of Jefferson Elementary School, I had the privilege of knowing Moses. He was a kind-hearted and friendly boy who was well-liked by his peers. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time,” Sarra said.
Michael Foran, the principal of New Britain High School Satellite Careers Academy, said the students are shocked and saddened by the death of their fellow student.
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“He was well liked and respected by everyone at our school. His teachers describe him simply as a ‘great kid.’ He will be missed by all of us at the SCA and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family,” Foran said in a statement.
He said additional social worker services are being provided to students and staff to provide support to help them cope with this tragedy.
Joseph Pinchera, principal of New Britain High School, said Negron was a “quiet young man with a very bright future.”
“Moses was so full of life and was focused on getting his high school diploma. I had the pleasure of teaching Moses physical education and health at Pulaski Middle School. He was always willing to help in any capacity. On behalf of the NBHS family, our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time,” Pinchera said in a statement.
