Traffic & Transit

Motorcyclist Dies Following Monroe Crash: Report

The crash occurred Friday night on Monroe Turnpike.

A New Milford man was killed Friday in a motorcycle crash in Monroe, according to authorities.
A New Milford man was killed Friday in a motorcycle crash in Monroe, according to authorities. (Alfred Branch/Patch)

MONROE, CT — A 21-year-old New Milford man was killed late Friday night when the motorcycle he was riding crashed into a tree on Monroe Turnpike, reported The Monroe Sun.

Daniel Engstrom was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital following the 11:20 p.m. crash, where he succumbed to his injuries.

According to authorities, Engstrom was traveling south on Monroe Turnpike when he lost control of the motorcycle near Old Zoar Road, veered off the road and struck the tree.

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