Family Remembers Man Killed in Brimfield Crash

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By Scott McDonnell

Story Published: Apr 5, 2009 at 7:38 PM EDT

Story Updated: Apr 8, 2009 at 3:33 PM EDT

"An all around great guy." That’s how family and friends describe Nicholas Perry.
The 24-year old from Southbridge died in an early morning crash on Saturday, after an oncoming car crossed the yellow line.
CBS 3 Springfield spoke with Perry's family who explained what it feels like to get the phone call no one ever wants.
"I immediately just dropped to the floor, and started [crying] my eyes out". Like a nightmare, that’s what it felt like, “said Perry’s sisters Cylie and Amanda Branconnier.
It was a Saturday morning like any other. Nicholas Perry was just driving to his job at the Lewis Tree Service.
He was taking his usual trip on Route 20 in Brimfield around 5:30 a.m, when a Ford Pickup truck crossed lanes and hit Perry’s car.
He died on the scene.
The driver of that pickup truck, Kevin Smith of Wales, remains hospitalized in serious condition.
Perry’s family described him as hard working, he loved sports, especially football, and he loved his family and his girlfriend of six years, Kaitlyn.
“He just loved life and loved life and he loved everybody, he was just heading to work, he wasn’t doing anything wrong”, said Kaitlyn.
State Police are still investigating what caused the driver of the pick-up truck, Kevin Smith of Wales, to cross lanes and crash into Perry’s car.

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Darlen Branconnier (Nicks Mother) said on Wednesday, Jan 20 at 5:59 PM

We are all still soooo torn up over losing him. He was the best son, brother, cousin, and friend anyone could of asked for. The fact that the man who hit him has now again "fallen asleep" at the wheel blows my mind, and I hope he will finally be brought to justice 10 months later....

jess said on Saturday, Oct 10 at 1:43 PM

NIck i've been thinkin lots about the good times we had, u were like a brother to me i miss you man.

Andy Milner said on Thursday, Jul 16 at 6:58 PM

nick you were the best friend i ever had and you were part of my family.i will always remember you and the good times we had.i loved you like a brother nick and i always will.

Steph said on Wednesday, Apr 8 at 8:39 PM

RIP Nick... we'll all miss that smile bro :(

Sarah said on Tuesday, Apr 7 at 6:02 PM

RIP Nick, you will be missed.

DARA said on Tuesday, Apr 7 at 5:57 PM

WE WILL MISS YOU. WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.RIP.

Tami said on Monday, Apr 6 at 9:17 PM

Ill miss you Nick...RIP

Nathan Dube said on Monday, Apr 6 at 9:22 AM

Gona miss you buddy, rest in peach Brother.

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