NORWICH – A Town of Norwich man was killed in the City of Norwich early Monday morning when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck the Rexford Street Bridge spanning the Chenango River.

The driver, 42-year-old Daniel F. Banasiewicz of Pat Farley Road, suffered traumatic internal injuries and was pronounced dead at Wilson Regional Medical Center in Binghamton.

The Norwich City Police Department investigated the accident that occurred at around 1:25 a.m. along Rexford Street and reported that alcohol and excessive speeds were contributing factors.