Traffic & Transit

Motorcyclist Killed In Rt. 8 Crash In Shelton: Report

The accident occurred Sunday morning, according to state police.

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SHELTON, CT — Julian Torres III, 33, of Naugatuck, died after he was thrown from his motorcycle while driving on Route 8 Sunday, the Hartford Courant reported.

The accident occurred around Exit 12 and Torres was thrown from his motorcycle when he "veered" into the center median, the Courant reported.

The accident took place just after 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Hearst Connecticut reported. State police are investigating the accident.

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