VINALHAVEN — A Vinalhaven man is deceased following a single-vehicle crash, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022.

At approximately 9:25 p.m., the Knox County RCC received a report of a motor vehicle accident involving injury in the area of 687 North Haven Road, on the island of Vinalhaven. 

Knox County Deputy Josh Lemoi, along with Vinalhaven Fire and EMS, were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival they discovered a 2004 Toyota Tundra had gone off the roadway and struck several trees.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the operator, identified as Connor Lazaro, 18, of Vinalhaven, had been ejected from the vehicle and, after life saving measures were attempted, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Speed and alcohol are considered to be factors in the crash, according to the KCSO. Connor Lazaro's next of kin were notified of the death by Deputy Lemoi.

The North Haven Road was closed to traffic until after midnight.