Sunday morning in Paupack Township was shattered by a heartbreaking accident that has left the Scranton and Wayne County communities in deep mourning. Kevin Dexter Laborde, a 49-year-old man known for his kind spirit and strong ties to his neighborhood, lost his life in a devastating car crash. The news has sent shockwaves through the region, leaving friends and family struggling to process the sudden loss of a man who still had so many chapters left to write.
According to reports from the Wayne County Coroner’s Office, the incident occurred around 4:55 a.m. along a stretch of Finn Swamp Road, specifically near the area between Pfeiffer Road and Goose Pond Road. Kevin was traveling as a passenger in a sedan when the vehicle veered off the roadway. The car struck several trees with significant force, a collision so intense that it changed the lives of everyone involved in a matter of seconds.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene quickly, but the situation was dire. During the impact, Kevin was ejected from the vehicle. Despite the best efforts of those on-site, Chief Deputy Coroner Mark M. James pronounced him deceased at the scene. The quiet woods along Finn Swamp Road became the site of a tragedy that no one saw coming, turning a routine drive into a permanent loss for the Scranton community.
The Pennsylvania State Police out of Honesdale are currently leading the investigation into what exactly caused the sedan to leave the road. While the official cause of death is pending an autopsy scheduled for Tuesday, investigators are working to determine if road conditions, speed, or other factors played a role. At this time, authorities have not released details regarding who was driving the vehicle or the condition of any other occupants.
Beyond the police reports and technical details, Kevin is being remembered as a man of character and warmth. To his family, he was a devoted son; to his peers, he was a loyal friend who brought a sense of presence to every room he entered. At 49, Kevin was in the prime of his life, a time when most are looking forward to future milestones and the simple joys of growing older with loved ones.
The loss has left a void in the hearts of those who knew him best. Friends have described him as someone whose spirit stayed with you long after a conversation ended. In the wake of the crash, the community has rallied together, sharing stories of Kevin’s life to help drown out the tragedy of his death. They want him to be remembered not for the accident on Finn Swamp Road, but for the moments of laughter and kindness he shared throughout his nearly five decades.
As the investigation continues, the people of Scranton and Wayne County are holding their loved ones a little closer. This tragedy serves as a painful reminder of how fragile life can be. While the legal and medical processes move forward, the focus for many remains on honoring Kevin’s memory and finding a way to say goodbye to a man who was taken far too soon.
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