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Motorcyclist killed in fatal car crash in Torrington identified

He died of internal injuries at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
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Torrington Police

TORRINGTON, Conn. — Police say a motorcyclist died from internal injuries after a car crash Thursday night on East Main Street.

Officers arrived at the scene at 9:46 p.m. to a crash that involved a motorcycle and a Jeep Wrangler. 

Police said Sunday Jeremy Castonguay, 41, of Bristol was killed in the crash. 

Police say the motorcycle was traveling East on East Main Street when it struck a Jeep attempting a left turn into Market 32 Plaza. Castonguay was wearing a helmet. Officers say when they arrived at the scene, the motorcyclist was conscious and complaining of pelvic pain.

He was transferred to CHH by Lifestar helicopter where his condition rapidly deteriorated and died.

Officers say the Jeep driver, a 58-year-old male from Harwinton and his 16-year-old daughter cooperated with police. Police say the driver was not impaired and stated the motorcycle was not in his line of sight and saw no headlights approaching.

Torrington Police Department Accident Investigation Team is handling the crash and witnesses are encouraged to contact (860)-489-2090 or (860)-489-2063.

    

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