Crime & Safety
Serious Motorcycle Accident Sends Rider to Hospital: Police
A Sunday afternoon motorcycle accident has sent the rider to the hospital and shut down the East Haven road where it happened.
EAST HAVEN, CT - A serious motorcycle accident sent the rider to the hospital Sunday and has shut down Russo Avenue, East Haven police report.
Police said the accident occurred at approximately 12:25pm.
Russo Avenue remains closed between Strong Street and John Street.
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The motorcyclist, who will not be identified at the moment sustained serious injury and was rushed to Yale New Haven Hospital.
His exact condition and/or injuries are not known at this time. The South Central Connecticut Traffic Unit (Regional Accident Reconstruction Team) is investigating.
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The road is expected to be reopened around 5:30 p.m.
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