Motorcyclist dies in Connecticut crash while evading police after bank robbery.
A man who died in a motorcycle accident on an interstate in Connecticut has been confirmed to have been involved in a bank robbery earlier the same day. Law enforcement officials disclosed this information on Thursday, revealing that the robbery took place around 11:20 a.m. at the Chelsea Groton Savings Bank located in Stonington.
According to reports, an individual entered the banking establishment, implied the presence of a weapon, and made off with an undisclosed sum of money. Eyewitnesses indicated that the suspect fled the scene on a blue motorcycle.
Approximately 13 minutes following the robbery, the suspect was involved in a tragic collision on Interstate 95, colliding with the rear of a tractor-trailer. The rider, who was on a blue Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycle, was thrown from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities later identified the deceased individual as 52-year-old Shawn Twomey, a resident of New Haven.
Witness accounts abound regarding the aftermath of the crash. One witness, Michele Morrell, who was present for a road safety detail, described a grim scene. She noted seeing the motorcycle in various pieces scattered across the roadway and observed a man lying on the road, unresponsive. Emergency response teams took approximately five minutes to arrive at the scene, following which traffic was rerouted to facilitate the arrival of additional emergency vehicles.
The incident prompted a complete shutdown of Interstate 95 for several hours, resulting in significant delays not only on the highway but also on adjacent detour routes, further compounding traffic woes in the region.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently assisting local law enforcement in investigating the bank robbery. Authorities have urged anyone with information related to the incident to reach out to either the Stonington Police Department or state police.
This tragic incident underscores ongoing concerns about public safety and illicit activities within Connecticut, as law enforcement agencies continue to collaborate in pursuit of justice and community security.
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