MSP Investigating Motorcycle Fatality on the Turnpike in Biddeford

On Friday, May 3,^, 2024, at approximately 6:28 PM, Troopers responded to the area of mile marker 32 southbound on the Maine Turnpike for a motorcycle crash. Initial investigation shows that 21-year-old Zachary Swain of Connecticut was exiting the highway and failed to negotiate the curved southbound off-ramp. Swain struck the guard rail and was ejected from the motorcycle. He was pronounced deceased on scene by rescue personnel. The off-ramp was closed for two hours while the crash was investigated. The Biddeford Fire Department, Maine Turnpike Authority and Ray’s Truck Service assisted with the investigation and the re-opening of the ramp.