WHITEFIELD, Maine — A 21-year-old from Whitefield died Sunday morning in a motorcycle crash, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies said they responded to the crash on Vigue Road around 10:52 a.m. near the Windsor town line, along with Whitefield Rescue and Fire, Windsor Fire, and Delta Ambulance.

The man was riding a 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 northbound when the motorcycle went off the road and struck trees, the sheriff's office said. He was the only rider and was reportedly wearing a helmet.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators said speed and inexperience appear to have contributed to the crash. The man's name has not been released pending notification of family.

The road was closed until about 1:30 p.m. The crash remains under investigation.

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