Crime & Safety
Bristol Motorcyclist Killed In Harwinton Crash: Police
The motorcycle rear-ended a car which had slowed down to make a left turn, according to police.
HARWINTON, CT — A Bristol man was killed Saturday afternoon after the motorcycle he was operating collided with a vehicle on Route 72, according to state police.
Police identified the motorcyclist as Jhonatan Jiron, 40, of Bristol.
The accident happened Saturday at 2:07 p.m. According to police, a Mazda CX-30 operated by a 23-year-old Burlington woman was traveling southbound on Route 72, and Jiron’s Harley Davidson was traveling directly behind it.
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The Mazda slowed down to make a left turn onto East Church Road, and the motorcycle struck the rear of the vehicle, state police said.
The operator of the Mazda sustained minor injuries and refused medical attention.
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The accident investigation is ongoing, police said. Anyone who witnessed the crash, has dash camera footage, or who has information is asked to contact Trooper Trainee Nicholas Daponte at Nicholas.Daponte@ct.gov or at Troop L in Litchfield at 860-626-7900 ext. 5059.
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