Newtown Police Seek Dirt Bike Rider In Crash That Seriously Injured Horseback Rider

NEWTOWN, CT — The Newtown Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a dirt bike rider involved in a Sept. 1 incident that left a horseback rider seriously injured.

Police said the crash occurred around noon on Platts Hill Road, where a local resident was riding with a neighbor when a dirt bike — described as white or possibly green — approached at a high rate of speed.

Despite the riders’ attempts to signal the motorcyclist to slow down, the operator reportedly revved the engine and passed closely by and the victim’s horse became startled and bucked her off, causing her to lose consciousness and suffer a broken neck, police said.

The dirt bike rider reportedly stopped, removed his helmet, apologized, and then left the scene. He was described as a white male between 13 and 15 years old with chin-length hair.

Police said they received a report of the incident on Oct. 21, and the case remains under investigation.

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Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information about the operator is asked to contact the Newtown Police Department at 203-426-5841, referencing case number 25-15377.