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2 killed in Bridgeport motorcycle crash

By Jenn Brink,

23 hours ago

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — Two people died in a motorcycle crash early Thursday morning in Bridgeport, according to police.

The crash happened just after 1 a.m. at the intersection of Waldemere Avenue and Atlantic Street.

Police said 29-year-old Rohith Gurumurthy, of Bridgeport, was operating the motorcycle, heading east on Waldemere Road and continuing on Atlantic Street, when he lost control and mounted the curb. Zaveriya Shaikh, 23, also of Bridgeport, was a passenger on the motorcycle.

Officers found both lying next to the motorcycle near the safety bollards. Both were pronounced dead on scene, according to police.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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Jessica Belcher

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🙏🙏🙏🙏

Jean Papageorge

3h ago

my deepest condolences to the families 🕊🙏🕊🙏

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