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Motorcyclist killed in 3-vehicle crash in Raymond

Motorcyclist killed in 3-vehicle crash in Raymond

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A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle in crash in Raymond on Monday evening.

20-year-old Seth Hodgkins of Greenwood was traveling north on Route 85 on his motorcycle when he struck a second vehicle being driven by 23-year-old Seth Thayer, who was making a left turn onto Tarkiln Hill Road around 7:30 p.m.

Hodgkins was ejected from his motorcycle and then hit by a third vehicle being driven by 55-year-old Christopher Akers of Casco.

Hodgkins, who was wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Hodgkins was an EMT for the town of Buckfield.

The crash is under investigation.

Police say alcohol does not appear to be a factor.

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