Connecticut State Police
Connecticut State Police said a man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 395 South in Waterford Monday morning.
Troopers said a motorcyclist rear-ended a car that was slowing down because of traffic near exit 2 around 11:30 a.m. and was thrown from the car. The man, identified as 60-year-old Marc Pennino of Monroe, was not wearing a helmet.
Pennino died of his injuries after being taken to a nearby hospital, state police said.
The highway was closed between exit 2 and Interstate 95 for several hours.
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The crash remains under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the accident is asked to contact Trooper Christopher Brett at 860-848-6500.
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