Fatal motorcycle accident closes Route 25 in Newtown

Police investigate a motorcycle accident on Mount Pleasant Road near Reservoir Road in Newtown, Conn, on Thursday afternoon, January 19, 2017. Police investigate a motorcycle accident on Mount Pleasant Road near Reservoir Road in Newtown, Conn, on Thursday afternoon, January 19, 2017. Photo: H John Voorhees III / Hearst Connecticut Media Buy photo Photo: H John Voorhees III / Hearst Connecticut Media Image 1 of / 15 Caption Close Fatal motorcycle accident closes Route 25 in Newtown 1 / 15 Back to Gallery

NEWTOWN — Police have released the identity of a Southbury man who was found dead Thursday after a motorcycle crash on Mount Pleasant Road.

Authorities said Michael Defusco, 42, was killed after the motorcycle he was riding, a 2011 Harley Street Glide, crashed on Mount Pleasant Road near the intersection with Reservoir Road at around 3 p.m. Thursday.

Police closed the road for more than eight hours while members of the police department’s accident reconstruction team investigated the accident. Defusco’s motorcycle, which was heavily damaged, was found down an embankment on the southbound shoulder of the roadway, which is also known as Route 25.

Police said they are still investigating the accident and are asking anyone who may have information to call the police department at 203-426-5841.

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