Victim Identified In Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Hamden

HAMDEN, CT — The victim in Sunday afternoon’s fatal motorcycle crash in Hamden has been identified as William Evans, 38, of New Haven, according to police. At about 4 p.m. on Sept. 4, Hamden Police responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of Mix Avenue and East Gate Lane, according to Capt. Ronald Smith. Officers were advised that the accident involved a vehicle and a motorcycle.

Moments later, Hamden Police and Hamden Fire Rescue personnel rendered medical assistance on Evans, the operator of the motorcycle. Evans was pronounced dead by paramedics, according to Smith.

Smith said a preliminary investigation has revealed that a vehicle, which was operated by a 70-year-old Hamden woman, was traveling northbound on Mix Avenue. The vehicle made a left turn, into the path of the motorcycle, according to Smith.

The Hamden Police Department Traffic Division is conducting the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Gregg Curran at (203) 230-4036.

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