Avon police confirmed Thursday afternoon that Michael Macbeth, 24, of Canton, died following a single-car accident in Avon overnight.
Macbeth was a 2007 graduate of Canton High School, friends said.
"He really was the most sincere kid you'd ever meet," said Jordan Ahlstrom. "He was loved by everyone. He's definitely going to be missed."
Friends said his interests included mountain biking, longboarding and soccer.
The single-car accident occurred at approximately 2 a.m., Avon police said.
An Avon resident reports it happened at the blind curve in front of 510 Huckleberry Hill Road.
Macbeth was transported to an area hospital, but "succumbed to fatal injuries" there, police said.
Police ask that anyone who has information pertaining to the motor vehicle crash contact Officer Christine Nietupski at (860) 409-4285 or Lt. Kelly Walsh, the department's public information officer, at (860) 409-4241 or via email at kwalsh@town.avon.ct.us
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