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Deadly motorcycle crash closes Route 5 in Enfield

The victim was identified as a 23-year-old Enfield resident.

ENFIELD, Conn. — A motorcycle driver was taken to the hospital with “significant injuries” after a crash with a vehicle in Enfield.

Police closed off part of Route 5 between Brainard and Manning roads and asked drivers to avoid the area and seek an alternate route.

The driver of the motorcycle was identified by police as 23-year-old Christopher Panatsas. He was taken to the hospital and pronounced deceased. 

Police say the crash remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call Officier P. Dubiel at 860-763-6400 ext.1322.

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