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Motorcycle crash in Groton leaves one dead; victim identified

The victim was transported to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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GROTON, Conn. — Police are investigating a motorcycle crash in Groton that left one person dead. 

At approximately 6:18 p.m., Groton Town Police responded to the area of Sandy Hollow Road and Allyn Street for a report of a single-vehicle crash. Police, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics provided treatment to the victim and determined he had sustained serious injuries. The victim was transported to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The victim has been identified as William E. Sydenham III, 47, of Mystic.

The incident is still under investigation. 

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Groton Police is asking that anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who has any information that may assist the police in their investigation to contact the Groton Police Department at (860) 441-6712.

This is a developing story and we will continue to provide updates as they come. 

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Daniel Dashefsky is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. He can be reached at ddashefsky@fox61.com.

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