Motorcyclist Crashes Into Police Cruiser, New London Police Say

NEW LONDON, CT — A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries after crashing into a police cruiser Sunday night, police said.

At 10:13 p.m., a New London police cruiser was struck by a motorcycle in the area of Neptune Avenue and Park Street, while responding to a call for service at Ocean Beach Park.

The adult male operator appeared to have sustained serious injuries, police said. The man was subsequently transported to L+M Hospital for medical treatment, police said.

The New London Police Accident Reconstruction Team responded to the scene and is conducting the active and ongoing investigation. The accident investigation remains active.

Anyone with information concerning this accident is encouraged to contact the New London Police Department's Detective Bureau at 860-447-1481 or anonymous information may be submitted via the New London Tips 411 system by texting NLPDTip plus the information to Tip411 (847411).