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22-Year-Old Dylan Stamour Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash on I-395 Northbound in Norwich
NORWICH, Conn. — A 22-year-old Norwich man was killed early Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 395 northbound, according to emergency officials and the Connecticut State Police.
The victim was identified as Dylan Chace Stamour, 22, of Norwich.
Firefighters with the Norwich Firefighters Local 892 said crews were dispatched at approximately 2:58 a.m. on May 17, 2026, to the area of I-395 northbound near Exit 11 following reports of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision.
Officials said troopers with the Connecticut State Police arrived first at the scene and immediately began CPR on the victim, with fire personnel later taking over lifesaving efforts.
Stamour was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the crash.
Emergency responders also shut down the Route 82 on-ramp to I-395 northbound while crews worked at the scene and investigators assessed the roadway.
Authorities confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing, and no additional details have been released at this time regarding the circumstances of the collision.
The Connecticut State Police continues to investigate the fatal pedestrian crash on Interstate 395.
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29-Year-Old Alex Rodriguez Found Dead on University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, No Foul Play Suspected
URBANA, Ill. — A 29-year-old Champaign man found dead on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus Monday morning has been identified as Alex C. Rodriguez, according to the Champaign County Coroner’s Office.
The University of Illinois Police Department (UIPD) responded to the area of Green and Wright streets at approximately 6:42 a.m. after receiving a report of an unresponsive person near the Alma Mater statue.
Officers arrived and found Rodriguez on a concrete bench. Emergency medical assistance was requested at the scene.
The Champaign County Coroner’s Office responded, and Rodriguez was pronounced dead at approximately 7:16 a.m., according to Coroner Laurie Brauer.
Authorities said Rodriguez was not affiliated with the University of Illinois.
UIPD provided an update Monday afternoon, saying preliminary observations at the scene revealed no signs of foul play.
Police also said there was no evidence of an ongoing threat to the university campus or surrounding community based on the information available when officers responded.
Because investigators did not identify an active threat, the university did not issue an Illini-Alert emergency notification.
The circumstances surrounding Rodriguez’s death have not been determined.
An autopsy has been scheduled, and the death remains under investigation by the University of Illinois Police Department.
Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances leading to Rodriguez’s death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details are expected as investigators receive further information from the autopsy and other evidence.
No foul play has been indicated based on the preliminary investigation.