Motorcyclist from South Dakota dies in New London crash

A man from South Dakota was identified as the victim who died in a crash in New London on...
A man from South Dakota was identified as the victim who died in a crash in New London on Sunday. (file)

NEW LONDON, CT (WFSB) - A man from South Dakota was identified as the victim who died in a crash in New London on Sunday.

Police said 45-year-old Curtis Barkdull of Sturgis, SD, was on a motorcycle that was involved in a crash with two cars.

It happened in the area of Colman and Vauxhall streets, near the entrance to a shopping center, around 4:45 p.m.

Police said everyone involved appeared to have suffered injuries. Four people in all were transported to Lawrence & Memorial Hospital.

The motorcyclist, Barkdull, was pronounced dead at the hospital.

There’s no word on what led up to the crash.

Anyone with information was asked to contact New London detectives at 860-447-1481.

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