Bozrah - A 36-year-old Taftville man was killed and his passenger was seriously injured Thursday afternoon in a one-car crash on Route 82 in the area of Noble Hill Road.

Police said Nathan Williams, of 73 Providence St., was traveling east on Route 82 when he lost control of his car, causing the vehicle to veer off the south side of the roadway where it came to a final rest. He died from injuries sustained in the crash.

His passenger, Loretta Sue Sands, 44, of 57 Russell Road, Norwich, was flown by Life Star helicopter to Hartford Hospital. Her condition was not available this morning.

The accident is under investigation.