KILLINGLY, Conn. — A Rhode Island man is dead after police said his motorcycle collided with the back of a pick-up truck Saturday.
The crash happened on Saturday on Route 6 at the intersection with Cucumber Hill Road in Killingly.
Around 2:15 p.m, 64-year-old Brian Carney of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, was traveling east on Route 6. Another vehicle, a GMC Sierra pick-up truck, was ahead of Carney.
According to state police, while the Sierra was stopped at the red light at the intersection, Carney collided with the back of the truck on his Harley Road King motorcycle.
Carney had severe injuries and was rushed to Day Kimball Hospital. He was later pronounced dead.
The driver of the Sierra was not injured, police said.
The crash remains under investigation.
---
Jennifer Glatz is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. She can be reached at jglatz@fox61.com.
Have a story idea or something on your mind you want to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at newstips@fox61.com
HERE ARE MORE WAYS TO GET FOX61 NEWS
Download the FOX61 News APP
iTunes: Click here to download
Google Play: Click here to download
Stream Live on ROKU: Add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching FOX61.
Steam Live on FIRE TV: Search ‘FOX61’ and click ‘Get’ to download.
