Groton police investigating fatal motorcycle crash

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By Rachel Rooney - email

GROTON, CT (WFSB) -

Groton Town Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Monday evening.

Police said they were called to the intersection of Route 184 and Cow Hill Road in Mystic just before 6 p.m. Monday for an accident involving a truck and a motorcycle.

The operator of the motorcycle was pronounced dead on scene, police said.

The operator of the truck was not injured.

Police have not identified the victim at this time, but are asking anyone who may have witnessed the accident to contact them at 860-441-6712.

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