Crime & Safety
Motorcyclist, 32, Seriously Hurt In Farmington Crash: Police
A 32-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash Friday on Route 6 in Farmington.
FARMINGTON, CT — A 32-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash Friday afternoon on Route 6 in Farmington, prompting police to close a section of the roadway for several hours.
According to the Farmington Police Department, officers responded to a single-motorcycle crash near 242 Colt Highway (Route 6) at approximately 4:14 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.
Police said the motorcycle's lone operator, a 32-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and was transported by ground ambulance to UConn Hospital in Farmington.
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The man's identity and current condition were not immediately released.
The North Central Regional Accident Reconstruction Squad was activated to investigate the crash.
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Colt Highway was closed between Waterside Drive and Reservoir Road as investigators examined the scene.
Police said the roadway was expected to remain closed for several hours.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Farmington Police Officer Murphy at 860-675-2400.
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