Westport Police say a 24 year old Rhode Island man was killed Wednesday when the motorcycle he was operating struck a trash collection truck on Route 177 in that town.

According to the Herald News, the motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital, but died from his injuries.

Police closed that section of roadway for 3 1/2 hours while the crash was investigated.

So far no names have been released.

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