Fatal motorcycle crash leaves one man dead in stamford — Police at Crime Scene

Stamford, CT – The Stamford Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad is investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that happened on Long Ridge Road near its intersection with Brook Run Lane early Thursday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 12:10 a.m. involving a 2014 BMW motorcycle.

The motorcycle was traveling northbound when it left the roadway, striking a fence before hitting a tree. The operator was ejected from the motorcycle as a result of the crash.

The deceased was identified as a 44-year-old resident of Stamford. Authorities are withholding the name of the deceased until family members are notified. The operator was alone on the motorcycle at the time of the accident.

Sgt. Jeffrey Booth and Officer Lindsey Yanicky are leading the ongoing investigation. The police department requests that anyone with information regarding the crash contact the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad at (203) 977-4712.

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