Motorcyclist dies in crash involving SUV in Tolland
A motorcyclist was killed during a crash on Route 195 in Tolland on Monday.
Tyler West, 21, of Tolland was driving a Honda CBR600RR north in the area of 593 Merrow Road — which is also known as 195 — when he collided with a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder that was being pulled out of a driveway to turn left and head south, according to Connecticut State Police. State police said the collision occurred in the northbound lane.
West became separated from the bike and suffered fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene, state police said.
The driver of the Pathfinder, a 33-year-old Mansfield man, did not report any injuries and remained at the scene, according to state police.
The crash remains under investigation. Any witnesses have been asked to contact Troop C at 860-896-3200.
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