Traffic & Transit
Motorcyclist Injured In Crash With Tractor Trailer In Ellington
The LifeStar helicopter was initially requested, but the motorcycle operator was transported to a Hartford hospital by ambulance.
ELLINGTON, CT — A collision between a tractor trailer and a motorcycle resulted in the bike operator being taken to a hospital Tuesday afternoon, according to Ellington Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jack Rich.
The crash occurred around 12:11 p.m. at the junction of Windsorville and Abbott roads, adjacent to the playground of the Windermere School. The motorcycle operator was conscious and alert upon being placed into an ambulance, Rich said.
"The extent of injuries are unknown at this time," state police told Patch.
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The LifeStar medical helicopter was initially requested but was not flying, so an ambulance was called, Rich said.
Both roads were closed near the crash site for a considerable amount of time, as state police investigated and a crew cleared debris from the road.
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