Crime & Safety

Serious Injuries Reported In Motorcycle Crash On I-95 In Groton [UPDATE]

The accident involved motorcycle and a box truck Thursday night, police said.

The accident involved motorcycle and a box truck Thursday night, police said.
The accident involved motorcycle and a box truck Thursday night, police said. (Patch Graphics)

GROTON, CT — A crash involving a motorcycle and a box truck led to serious injuries on I-95 Thursday evening, according to state police

The accident occurred at 5:52 p.m. on the northbound side of the highway near exit 89 in Groton.

The motorcycle was traveling between the left and right lanes when it struck the back of the box truck.

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The motorcyclist was "separated from the motorcycle" and came to rest in the travel lanes, state police said. He was taken to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London for treatment of serious injuries.

No other injuries were reported.

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The highway was shut down but has since reopened, NBC CT reported. The crash is under investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dash camera footage can contact Troop E Montville at 860-848-6500.

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