30-Year-Old Man Died after Losing Control of Motorcycle

A 30-year-old man from Deer Isle died in a motorcycle crash on Burnt Cove Rd in Stonington on Sunday afternoon.

Tried to Avoid Truck in the Road Inspecting Power Lines

Lionel Nault crashed on his motorcycle around 1 pm. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office said an International Harvester truck used to cut trees in the road had stopped to inspect power lines.

Police: Motorcyclist was Wearing Helmet

Nault tried to avoid the truck and lost control of the motorcycle. He died at the scene, Officials said he was wearing a helmet, according to WABI News.

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Crash Remains Under Investigation

The crash is under investigation and remains open. Updates to this news article will be posted when more information is made available and released.

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