Crime & Safety

Milford Man Killed In Motorcycle Accident: Report

The accident occurred on Route 8 Thursday night.

WATERBURY, CT — James Laird, 25, of Milford, was killed when the motorcycle he was riding crashed on Route 8 in Waterbury near Exit 36 after 7 p.m. Thursday, NBC Connecticut reports.

No details were released about the accident, except State Police said Laird lost control of the motorcycle. He died at the scene, NBC Connecticut reports. The accident shut down a portion of the highway as State Police investigated.

We'll update this story once we get more information.

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