Connecticut State Lawmaker Killed In Head-On Crash

A representative of the state Connecticut Was killed In a head on collision early ThursdayAccording to state law enforcement

Quentin Williams39-year-old he was driving on Route 9 in Cromwell, around 12:45 a.m. on Thursday. He He was driving south when the vehicle in the southbound direction hit him. Williams’ vehicle was “fully engulfed in flames” Authorities released these statements following the crash. The The other driver also died.

Democratic Governor Ned Lamont Put forward an order direct The Connecticut Honorable mention: State flags to be flown at Half-staff Williams.

“This is devastating news, and I am incredibly saddened by this tragedy,” Lamont said In a statement “Quentin had an infectiously optimistic personality, and he absolutely loved having the opportunity to represent his lifelong home of Middletown at the State Capitol.”

“Public service was his passion, and he was always advocating on behalf of the people of his hometown. He was a genuine person with a genuine soul, and he will be missed. My prayers are with his family, including his wife Carrissa and his mother Queen, as well as his friends and colleagues in the General Assembly,” He concluded.

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong He stated: “can only think of one word to describe him — hopeful.”

“Q [Williams] was always brimming with optimism and possibility. He had a spirit that was relentlessly positive and aspirational. We need his light more than ever, and that’s why it is so hard to lose him,” He concluded.

“Just last night, with the governor’s ball, he got pulled into a work meeting with his Labor (committee) co-chair and they were fiercely coming up with plans for the incoming legislative session,” State Senator Matthew Lesser reportedly According to the Associated Press. “So it’s just, it’s just gut-wrenching.”

“Representative Williams was a young, emerging leader who deftly balanced forward-looking thoughtfulness with passion and charisma in his work at the Capitol and within his community,” State House Minority Leader Vincent CandeloraThe most important Republican In the state House Of Representatives, also stated in a declaration.

According to the legislature’s House Democrats’ website, Williams The first African American To be a representative City Of Middletown in the state’s general assembly. He To Middletown Public Schools Received a Bachelor’s degree from Bryan UniversityAs well as a Master’s of Public Administration at Villanova University. He Außerdem hatten wir eine Diversity Inclusion Certificate From Cornell University.

“He is a champion for social and racial equality, human rights, accessible housing for all and supporting youth programs to help prepare them for successful futures,” This page should be noted.

Williams He is survived by his mother and wife.

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