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West Bath man dies in motorcycle crash

West Bath man dies in motorcycle crash

AUBURN, Maine (AP) - Police say a 72-year-old West Bath man has died in a motorcycle crash in Auburn. Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


AUBURN, Maine (AP) – Police say a 72-year-old West Bath man has died in a motorcycle crash in Auburn.

Authorities say Roger Chessey went off the road and hit a tree Friday afternoon. Chessey, who was wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say neither speed nor alcohol appear to be factors.

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