Easton Man Dies After Route 8 Motorcycle Crash: State Police

EASTON, CT — An Easton man died after losing control of his motorcycle on a Route 8 exit ramp in Thomaston Sunday afternoon, according to Connecticut State Police.

John Kastanaras, 68, was riding a 2004 Harley-Davidson FXSTDI on the Route 8 South Exit 40 off-ramp around 1:32 p.m. when he lost control of the motorcycle and struck a metal guardrail on the right shoulder, state police said.

Kastanaras was transported by Thomaston EMS to Waterbury Hospital, where he died from his injuries, according to the crash summary.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Troop L at 860-626-7900.