A motorcyclist has died after hitting a utility pole in Norwich on Sunday night, according to police.
Police said they received a report of a crash involving a motorcycle just before 6:30 p.m. on North Main Street.
A volunteer firefighter noticed downed wires, found the motorcyclist, called 911 and began CPR, according to the fire department.
Police said crews determined that a motorcyclist appeared to have lost control on a curve and hit a utility pole. They said he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
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Police have not identified the motorcyclist.
The Norwich Police Department Collision Investigation Team is investigating. Witnesses are asked to call Lt. Thomas Lazzaro or Detective Richard Cannata at (860) 886-5561 extension 6.
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