Liam Stahlbush Obituary, STERLING, Conn. — Liam Stahlbush, 21, of Sterling, Connecticut, died following a nearly head-on collision Tuesday afternoon on Harkney Hill Road near Camp Westwood Road in Coventry, according to Coventry police.
Officers and firefighters responded to the crash at approximately 4:19 p.m. Police said each vehicle involved had only a driver inside. Firefighters performed lifesaving measures on Stahlbush at the scene before he was transported to Kent County Memorial Hospital, where he later died.
The other driver was taken to Rhode Island Hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. Police said the driver was not facing charges at the time of the report. The Coventry Police Accident Reconstruction Team is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Beyond the circumstances of his death, Stahlbush’s family is remembering him for his personality, kindness and ability to make connections with others. His parents, Lloyd and Cecelia Stahlbush, said their son was their only child and described him as funny, loyal and kind.
Cecelia recalled that Stahlbush had a natural ability to make friends. She shared that his third-grade teacher once said he could “make friends with the wall,” reflecting the outgoing personality his family remembered throughout his life.
Sports were also an important part of Stahlbush’s childhood and youth. His parents said he played soccer, basketball and football and attended numerous sports camps. Lloyd coached his son, while Cecelia used vacation time from work to take him to basketball camps and other sporting events. The family also traveled to tournaments in Orlando, North Carolina, Delaware and New Jersey.
His parents said they remained proud of the way Stahlbush treated people both on and off the field. Lloyd described his son as small but tough, recalling his determination as an athlete. Since his death, more than 100 people, including former coaches, teammates and their families, have reached out to the family with memories and condolences.
As they mourn their son, Lloyd and Cecelia said they will hold onto the memories of the 21 years they shared with him. Lloyd said Stahlbush would remain “forever 21” in his memory, while the messages from those who knew him have reinforced the kindness and character his parents said they saw throughout his life. His family, friends, former teammates and coaches continue to remember him and honor the life he lived.
