Man found dead in vehicle at Killingly school polling site
State police responded to an unconscious man in a car at 79 Westfield Ave. early Tuesday morning before officials ruled out foul play.
By Riya Zhao ·
Connecticut State Police are investigating the death of a man found in a vehicle outside a school administration office in Killingly on Tuesday. The incident occurred at 79 Westfield Ave., which serves as a polling location for the town. Troopers from Troop D in Danielson arrived at the scene at 5:17 a.m. to assist emergency medical personnel with a report of an unconscious person.
EMS responders and troopers located the adult male patient inside the vehicle. They pronounced him dead at the scene. Police notified the man's next of kin, the town manager, and the superintendent of schools. The state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner took custody of the body for further review.
Officials clarified that the death was not considered suspicious. Ronnell Higgins, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, made that determination during a Tuesday news conference. Higgins also noted that there is no ongoing threat to the public. State police added that no further information was available Wednesday morning.
The location hosts the Central Administration Office for Killingly Public School. Voting proceeded normally at the site despite the early morning discovery. Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas confirmed that the event did not impact the voting process. The investigation remains active as medical examiners complete their work.
