Keene State College sophomore Chris Labbadia died in a single-man car crash Saturday, January 16. According to FOX 61 News, the crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. in Labbadia’s hometown of Berlin, Connecticut.

The news outlet said officers were sent to the area and discovered Labbadia’s vehicle had veered off the southbound side of the road. The Berlin Police Traffic Bureau and the Mid-State Accident Reconstruction Squad responded to the scene and are now in control of the ongoing investigation, FOX 61 said.

Labbadia was enrolled in the Occupational Safety and Applied Sciences program at KSC. Vice President of Student Affairs Kemal Atkins sent an email to the entire KSC student body to inform the college and community. A service will be held on Thursday, January 21, at 10 a.m at St. Paul Church, 485 Alling Street in Kennsington, Connecticut. Calling hours will be on Wednesday from 4 p.m to 8 p.m at Erikson-Hansen Funeral Home at 411 South Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut.

The Equinox sends our deepest condolences to Chris’s family and friends. The Counseling Center is available to help students coping with this unexpected loss. The center is located on the third floor of the Elliot Center and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

MacKenzie can be contacted at mclarke@kscequinox.com

MacKenzie Clarke

MacKenzie Clarke is a junior journalism major from Raynham, MA. MacKenzie was previously a writer for News, Senior Reporter, and Student Life Editor. She hopes to be an investigative journalist after graduation. MacKenzie also enjoys blogging and spending time with her dogs.

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