A vigil with hundreds of people was held in Colchester on Sunday for two WestConn lacrosse players who were unfortunately killed on Friday afternoon.

The news shocked the Western Connecticut State University community. On Friday afternoon, two lacrosse players from the school were tragically killed in a car accident, and another passenger was also seriously injured.

Hundreds of people gathered to mourn the two residents of Colchester, 18-year-old Jacob Chapman and 18-year-old Taylor Graham, and were asked to wear red, the two boys’ favorite colors. The vigil was held on the green in the town of Colchester.

According to nbcconnecticut.com, the accident that took the lives of students occurred on Hayward Lake Road near the intersection of Highway 354 shortly before 1pm on Friday. The police and the Department of Public Works have developed plans to improve traffic at the intersection. situation. Security.

In an accident report issued by Unit K, the state police stated that Chapman was driving a red 2010 Nissan Altima driving west on Highway 354 when he tried to overtake another car at high speed. According to the incident summary, due to unknown reasons, the car left the road and collided with metal guardrails and multiple trees, and then stopped on the embankment.

The two passengers in the front seat, Chapman and Graham, died either at the crash site or shortly after the crash. According to state police, the third passenger, 19-year-old Trey of Dalton, Massachusetts Masaro was airlifted to Hartford Hospital and was seriously injured. The police report also stated that the student's car was driving at high speed at the time of the accident.

In addition to the vigil held on Sunday, Western Connecticut State University also plans to hold a vigil for students. The university’s counseling center has already met with lacrosse players and coaches. The school will also provide consulting services for students, faculty, and all students in Litchfield Hall where Chapman and Graham live.

All of us at Townsquare Media Danbury express our deepest condolences to all those affected by this terrible tragedy.