Fatal Motorcycle Crash On Route 177
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.