Injured Motorcyclist Was Seen Driving 'Erratically'

Update, 2:10 p.m.: Sgt. Marron said that investigators do not suspect operator intoxication played a role in the incident, but that they would await the results of toxicology screens to make a determination.

Original Article: The operator of a motorcycle that crashed on Middlesex Road Thursday evening was observed driving "erratically" shortly before the incident, according to Sgt. Jeremiah Marron of the Darien Police Department.

David Sabini, 25, of Darien sustained "life threatening injuries" after crashing into a stone wall and tree around 7 p.m. Thursday. Sabini was taken by EMS Post 53 to Stamford Hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.

According to Marron, an officer on routine patrol first spotted Sabini's "dark colored" motorcycle being operated erratically on northbound Noroton Avenue in the area of Pine Street. The officer, traveling in the opposite direction at the time, turned around in an attempt to pull over Sabini, who reportedly left the area at a high rate of speed.

During a search of the area, the officer found Sabini and the upended motorcycle about a third of a mile east of Noroton on Middlesex.

Marron said in a statement that the initial investigation indicated Sabini lost control while attempting to negotiate a curve in the roadway near Holly Lane. The road was closed for several hours Thursday as police collected information on the accident.

The incident remains under investigation. Witnesses are asked to contact the Darien Police Department at 203-662-5300.