2 Hospitalized After Pickup Truck Hits Motorcycle In Killingworth: Police

KILLINGWORTH, CT — Two people were thrown off a motorcycle and seriously injured when a pickup truck ran a stop sign and hit their vehicle Friday in Killingworth, authorities said.

The crash happened at 4:46 p.m. Friday at Route 80 and Roast Meat Hill Road. A Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling west on Route 80 as a Toyota Tacoma moved south on Roast Meat Hill Road, toward the intersection, according to State Police.

Witnesses told police that the Tacoma driver ran a stop sign at the intersection and got hit by the motorcycle on the front driver's side. A man and a woman were thrown off the Harley and sustained suspected serious injuries, authorities said.

One person on the motorcycle was flown to Yale New Haven Hospital, while the other motorcycle occupant was driven there, officials said. Police haven't determined who was driving the Harley.

The pickup truck driver was unhurt.

No charges have been announced, but police say they will take enforcement action after further investigation. Anyone who witnessed the accident or has additional information can call the Troop F Barracks and speak to Tpr. Rennie #441 at 860-399-2100.