Man Died after Motorcycle and Truck Crashed Head-On in Maine

A 44-year-old man died Friday morning after a motorcycle and pickup truck crashed head-on in Hancock.

Man on Motorcycle Died at the Scene of a Cash with a Truck

Jim Hoyt from Sullivan was pronounced dead at the scene around 8:25 am.

Motorcycle Crossed the Centerline and Collided with Oncoming Pickup Truck

The Maine State Police said Hoyt was riding a motorcycle on Route 1 near the Washington Junction when he crossed the centerline and crashed with a truck.

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Pickup Truck Driver Injured after Crash with Motorcycle

The driver of the pickup truck suffered minor injuries, according to Shannon Moss, Public Information Officer, Maine Department of Public Safety.

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Motorcyclist was Wearing a Helmet

Hoyt was wearing a helmet. The crash is under investigation.

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Route 1 was Closed to Traffic in the Area for Troopers to Investigate and Clear the Road

Route 1 was temporarily closed in the area for Troopers to investigate the scene and for crews to clear the roadway.

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