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Man On Stolen Motorcycle Killed In Waterbury Two-Vehicle Crash, Police Say

A 31-year-old Connecticut man allegedly driving a stolen motorcycle at a high rate of speed was killed after crashing with another vehicle.

A 31-year-old Connecticut man was killed when he crashed an alleged stolen motorcycle while traveling at a high rate of speed.

A 31-year-old Connecticut man was killed when he crashed an alleged stolen motorcycle while traveling at a high rate of speed.

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The crash took place around 12:14 a.m., Wednesday, June 30 in the area of 1565 Main St., in Waterbury, said Sgt. Robert Davis.

According to Davis, the motorcycle struck a vehicle and was ejected from the bike. He was rushed to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.

A preliminary investigation found that the driver of the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed and struck a 2014 Honda Accord that was making a U-turn in the roadway, Davis said.

The 2017 Yamaha R6 motorcycle involved in the accident was confirmed to be stolen from Danbury, he added.

The driver of the Honda Accord continues to cooperate with officers. 

Waterbury Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision to determine the cause. 

Waterbury Police Department asks anyone with information on this collision to contact the Crash Reconstruction Unit at 203-346-3975.

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