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Motorcyclist dies after Casco crash

The crash happened Monday afternoon on Meadow Road.

CASCO, Maine — A motorcyclist died from injuries sustained in a crash in Casco on Monday.

It happened around 4:30 p.m. in the area of 696 Meadow Road, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said in a release Tuesday.

Nicholas Murdock, 35, of Casco was traveling east on a 2014 Harley Davidson when he approached a corner, lost control of the motorcycle, and struck a mailbox and a guardrail, the release stated.

Murdock was flown to Maine Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, according to officials. He died at the hospital, the sheriff's office said in an update.

He was wearing a helmet. The sheriff's office said speed factored into the crash.

Meadow Road was shut down for a period during the crash response.

In addition to the sheriff's office, the Casco Fire Department and Casco EMS responded to the scene.

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