A 33-year-old man died Wednesday after a motorcycle crash in Paris, Maine.

Man Died at the Hospital After Crash

Carleton Merrill was seriously injured at the scene and transported to an area hospital where he died.

Fatal Afternoon Motorcycle Crash

The crash happened around 1:30 pm on Route 26.

Motorcycle was Passing a Vehicle When Crash Happened

Police said Merrill crashed after he passed a vehicle and lost control of his motorcycle as he tried to avoid another vehicle.

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Motorcycle Left the Roadway and Hit an Embankment

The motorcycle left the road and collided with an embankment.

Speed Appears to be a Factor in Crash

Police believe speed was a factor in the fatal crash.

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Ongoing Investigation

The investigation is ongoing.

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