Thomas Kovalik, 65, killed when motorcycle strikes bear on Route 222 in Harwinton, Connecticut
Connecticut Man Killed When He Crashes Motorcycle Into Bear
Thomas Kovalik, of Plymouth, was driving a 1995 Harley-Davidson on Route 222 in Harwinton when he crashed into a bear at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Connecticut state police said.
65-year-old motorcyclist killed after striking bear Saturday night in Harwinton, troopers say
Troopers said Kovalik was found off the motorcycle and landed in the roadway. Kovalik was transported to the hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
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