WESTPORT — An “inspirational” technology teacher at Staples High School has died from injuries he suffered in a motor vehicle accident Saturday on Interstate 95 in Old Lyme.

Michael Sansur, 52, a resident of Darien, died in the two-car crash and his 21-year-old son, also named Michael, was critically injured.

The school’s crisis team Sunday night announced a three-hour delay for classes Monday, beginning at 11 a.m. Buses will start runs at 10:10 a.m., according to an email from Supt. of Schools Thomas Scarice.

Calling Sansur a “beloved” educator at Staples who had a positive impact on many students, Scarice announced the news in an email to the Westport school community Sunday afternoon.

“We are devastated by this news and our hearts are with the Sansur family during this difficult time,” Scarice wrote.

The crash, according to State Police, occurred when the Honda driven by Sansur stopped about 7:30 a.m. Saturday in the left northbound lane of I-95 in Old Lyme “for an unknown reason,” and was struck from behind by a car driven by an Oxford man. The other driver was treated for what were described as minor injuries. 

Staples Principal Stafford Thomas was working with the school’s crisis team, as well as the central administrative office crisis team, on plans “to support students, staff and families in coping with this tragedy,” Scarice said in the afternoon.

Sansur “was a personal favorite of countless students and staff,” Scarice wrote in his message.

“His career has been marked by inspirational stories of Mike positively impacting the lives of students at Staples and creating an unparalleled sense of belonging in his classroom,” the superintendent added.

Scarice’s evening email said the Staples staff will arrive at the regular time and use that time to prepare for students’ arrival.

“Students will begin their day in the Connections period, and support from our mental health staff will be available at that time and throughout the day,” he wrote. “Any student who needs support should speak with a trusted adult in the building;  any parent who believes their child needs support should let their child’s counselor or grade-level assistant principal know. 

“We appreciate everyone’s understanding of this change and the continued support of the entire Westport community during this difficult time,” the superintendent wrote.