Crime & Safety
State Police Continue To Investigate Crash that Killed Polderman
Medical Examiner lists multiple blunt traumatic injuries as cause.
On Wednesday state police said they continue to investigate the crash that claimed the life of Canton transfer station attendant Perry Polderman.
State police said Polderman, 53, of 44 Smith St., Torrington was traveling Southbound on Route 8 near exit 46 in Torrington Monday evening when his motorcycle traveled off the roadway and struck the metal i-beam and wire guardrail shortly before 5 p.m.
On Wednesday, the state's office of the chief medical examiner said the cause of death was listed as multiple blunt traumatic injuries. It was ruled accidental in nature. A representative in the office said nothing was listed under other significant conditions.
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