Fatal motorcycle accident in Berlin – police seek witnesses

BERLIN, Connecticut – According to the Connecticut State Police, a fatal motorcycle accident occurred in Berlin late Thursday afternoon.

State police said a 2023 Harley-Davidson motorcycle operated by Paul Krampitz, 65, of Cromwell, was traveling northbound on Route 9 in the left lane near Exit 33.

According to state police, a 2006 Chevy Impala was traveling in the right lane just to the right of the Harley Davidson when, for an unknown reason, it left its lane and collided with the motorcycle.

Sign up for the FOX61 newsletter: Morning forecast, morning headlines, evening headlines

Krampitz was separated from the motorcycle and suffered life-threatening injuries. He was taken to New Britain Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, state police said.

According to state police, the Chevy said he was uninjured and refused medical treatment.

State police are investigating the crash and are asking any witnesses to contact Trooper Michael Dean #416, Troop H, at 860-534-1098 or via email at [email protected]. They are also asking drivers whose vehicle is equipped with a dash cam and who were near Exit 33 at the time of the crash to contact Dean.

RELATED TOPICS: One dead after motorcycle accident in Berlin

RELATED TOPICS: Motorcyclist killed in Norwalk crash

RELATED TOPICS: 2 seriously injured, 1 slightly injured after motorcycle accident in North Haven: Police

RELATED TOPICS: Motorcyclist killed in New Haven crash: State Police

Dalton Zbierski is a digital content producer and writer at FOX61 News. He can be reached at [email protected].

Do you have a story idea or something you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected].

Here are more ways to get FOX61 news

Download the FOX61 News app

iTunes: Click here to download

GooglePlay: Click here to download

Stream live on ROKU: Add the channel from the ROKU store or search for FOX61.

Steam Live on FIRE TV: Search for “FOX61” and click “Get” to download.

FOLLOW US ON X, Facebook and INSTAGRAM