Andrew Haydon Obituary – A man from Groton has passed away following a motorcycle crash in Ledyard, as per the police report. The incident occurred at approximately 8 p.m. on Wednesday in the Gales Ferry area. A witness notified authorities that the crash took place near Christy Hill Road and Kings Highway. Upon arrival at the scene, emergency services personnel confirmed that the motorcyclist, identified as 22-year-old Andrew Haydon, had succumbed to his injuries.
Law enforcement officers arrived shortly after to find Haydon’s 2023 Yamaha motorcycle in the westbound lane, with Haydon himself lying in the eastbound lane. It was determined that Haydon was the sole individual on the motorcycle. The Southeastern Connecticut Regional Traffic Unit was called in to assist with the investigation.
Initial findings suggest that Haydon was traveling eastbound on Christy Hill Road when his motorcycle veered off the road and collided with a metal beam guardrail. The crash investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Officer Heidi Schmidt at the Ledyard Police Department at 860-464-6400.