Tolland

Man killed in Tolland motorcycle crash

NBC Connecticut

A man has died following a motorcycle crash in Tolland on Memorial Day.

State police said 21-year-old Tyler Jacob West, of Tolland, was driving a motorcycle north on Route 195 (Merrow Road) around 8:40 p.m. when a Nissan Pathfinder pulled out of a driveway and began turning left to go south.

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As the Pathfinder turned left, West and the Pathfinder collided in the northbound lane.

According to state police, West was thrown from his motorcycle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The driver of the Pathfinder was not injured and remained at the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Troop C at (860) 896-3200.

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