Motorcyclist, 24, killed in Shelton crash

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SHELTON — A 24-year old motorcyclist died late this afternoon after the bike collided with another vehicle on River Road (Route 110), police said.
At approximately 4:20 p.m. today police received multiple 911 calls reporting a motor vehicle versus motorcycle crash in the area of the Riverdale Diner, 521 River Road, Detective Sgt. Kevin Ahern said in a written press release.
Police and Shelton EMS responded.
A 24-year old male who was operating the motorcycle was transported to the Bridgeport Hospital Trauma Center where he was later pronounced dead, Ahern said.
The Shelton Police Accident Reconstruction Team is  conducting an investigation. No other details are available.
The name of the victim is not being released pending notification of family, the release said.
Route 110 is reduced to one lane in the area and there are delays. Police are asking the public driving in the area to use alternate routes.