OLD LYME, Conn. (WTNH) –A man from Salem has died as the result of a motorcycle crash on Tuesday in Old Lyme, according to Connecticut State Police.

A preliminary report showed a motorcycle crashed just after 4 p.m. on Shore Road. Connecticut State Police say 78-year-old Edward Lazarin was driving his motorcycle when he ran off the right side of the road and experienced a rollover.

Lazarin, who was ejected from his motorcycle during the crash, was transported to Shoreline Clinic where he was later pronounced dead

The Connecticut State Police crash reconstruction unit responded to the scene. Route 156 was shut down at Mile Creek Road and Bailey Road following the crash.

The crash is under investigation.