A man has died several days after a motorcycle crash in Berlin earlier this month. The crash was reported around 8 p.m. and occurred on the southbound side of the Berlin Turnpike.
According to Berlin Police, a Harley Davidson was traveling down the roadway when it suddenly hit the guardrail at the corner of Route 160. No other vehicles were involved in the collision.
The driver of the motorcycle suffered a serious leg fracture and was subsequently taken to Hartford Hospital. Police said he died several days later.
The man who died has been identified as 23-year-old Kevin Novoa of Cromwell. He died as a result of complications from the injuries he sustained, according to police.
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The state Department of Transportation said the turnpike, also known as Route 5, was closed at Deming Road, but was later reopened after an extended period of time.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Midstate Accident Reconstruction Squad at 860-828-7080.
