21-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash in Groton – NBC Connecticut

Police say a 21-year-old man has died in a motorcycle accident in Groton.

A Groton police officer on patrol came upon the scene of the accident on Fort Hill Road, between Depot Road and South Road, around 12:45 a.m. Friday.

The officer found a 2024 Kawasaki ZX-400 motorcycle on the road and the driver nearby with serious injuries.

Additional first responders and emergency medical services responded to provide aid, and 21-year-old Elijah W. Hummel of Groton was taken to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, where he died, police said.

Based on the initial investigation, police believe Hummel was traveling west on Fort Hill Road or Route 1 at a high rate of speed, lost control of the motorcycle, crossed the eastbound lane and struck a Jeep Cherokee parked in front of Midway Pizza. Nobody was in the Jeep.

Police are investigating the accident and ask anyone with information or who saw what happened to call the Groton Police Department at 860-441-6712.