Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Accident

The Berlin Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred at approximately 2300 hours on Saturday July 7. The crash occurred on RT. 372 (Mill Street) in the area of the RT. 9 southbound off ramp.

The crash was reported by a witness who observed the motorcycle abruptly crossing from the eastbound lanes across the westbound lanes and then travelling off the roadway on the north side of the highway.

The motorcycle was the only vehicle involved and there were no passengers. The victim, who has been identified as Charles Matlack, (age 66) of East Berlin, suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Mid-State Accident Reconstruction Team was called in to assist in the investigation. Any additional witnesses are asked to contact Traffic Officer Robert Canto at (860) 828-7082.