State Rep. Quentin Williams, a Connecticut state lawmaker who was killed in a wrong-way crash involving two vehicles had an estimated net worth of $1 million at time of death.
Williams was one of the two drivers killed in a fiery two-car crash which occured at 12:48 a.m. Thursday on Route 9 in Cromwell.
According to State Police, Williams’ car was traveling in the left lane on the southbound side of Route 9 near exit 18 when a vehicle going north struck his car head on, leading to Williams’ car bursting into flames.
In a statement, Gov. Ned Lamont eulogized the late Williams, touting him as one who had an “infectiously optimistic personality.”
Gov. Ned Lamont also ordered the state’s flag to be lowered to half-staff in Williams’ honor.
Portions of Gov. Lamont’s statement reads:
Quentin Williams, 39, is survived by his wife Carrissa and his mother.