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A West Bath man died Friday afternoon after his motorcycle apparently crashed into a tree in Auburn Friday afternoon.

Roger Chessey, 72, of West Bath, was unresponsive when officers arrived at Lake Shore Drive around 3:30 p.m. Chessey was pronounced dead at the scene.

Chessey was traveling west on Lake Shore Drive when his motorcycle left the roadway and struck a tree, a preliminary investigation indicated. Police said speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash. He was also wearing a helmet at the time.

Lewiston Police Department is assisting with the investigation. No further information was released about the crash over the weekend.

 

Thacher Carter covers general news for Brunswick and Freeport. After growing up in York, Maine, Thacher graduated in 2020 from St. Lawrence University, where he earned a degree in English and Environmental...