Police: Fire That Led to Armonk Man's Death a Suicide Attempt

The truck fire in Fairfield, CT that resulted in the recent death of an Armonk man has been ruled an apparent suicide attempt, Fairfield police department spokesperson Sgt. Sue Lussier said Tuesday.

The fire, which happened on Sept. 6, 2012 in Fairfield's Tunxis Hill Park, was not caused by a vehicle malfunction, according to investigators.

Police believe the can of gasoline found in the back of 23-year-old Justin Hervey's Chevy Tahoe was used to disperse gasoline in the front passenger compartment of the truck.

The gas was ignited, creating an explosion and the ensuing fire, Lussier said.  

Hervey, a part-time Fairfield University student, died of his injuries on Feb. 27 in the Bridgeport Hospital Burn Unit.