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New Haven Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash on I-95 in Stonington
STONINGTON, CONNECTICUT, JUL 23 – Shawn Twomey, 52, died when his motorcycle hit a tractor-trailer on I-95 south, closing the highway for hours, state police said.
- On Wednesday at 11:37 a.m., Interstate 95 south in Stonington closed between exits 90 and 92 for hours, after a fatal motorcycle crash.
- According to state police, Shawn Twomey, 52, of New Haven, was killed when his motorcycle struck the back of a tractor-trailer truck, and it's unclear how many others sustained injuries.
- At the crash scene, pieces of a blue motorcycle were scattered across the highway and an uncovered body was visible, while traffic was diverted off Exit 91.
- Officials reported serious injuries, and 'There's literally a dead body in the road,' said Lisa Rolfe of Stonington.
- Investigators noted that police said a bank robbery earlier in Pawcatuck involved a suspect fleeing on a motorcycle, Webster Police chief confirmed coordination with Rhode Island and Connecticut agencies, and a bank robbery was reported in Webster, Massachusetts, last week.
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New Haven man dies in motorcycle crash on I-95 in Stonington
STONINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — A New Haven man died after his motorcycle crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer truck on Interstate 95 South on Wednesday in Stonington. The operator of the motorcycle, 52-year-old Shawn Twomey of New Haven, died at the scene, state police said. According to the report, he became separated from the motorcycle during the collision. Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash involving vehicle in Pomfret The crash…
Serious injuries reported after motorcycle crash on I-95 South in Stonington
STONINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Serious injuries were reported after a motorcycle crash on Interstate 95 South on Wednesday in Stonington. Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash involving vehicle in Pomfret The crash took place near Exit 90 at approximately 11:37 a.m. I-95 South is closed and traffic is being diverted according to the Department of Transportation. The public is urged to avoid the area. This is a developing story. Stay with New…
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