Motorcyclist Injured In 'Serious' Bridgeport Crash: Police

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A 44-year-old Bridgeport man was injured Monday when the motorcycle he was operating slammed into the back of a pickup truck in Bridgeport, according to police.

The crash, which remains under investigation by the police Serious Crash Team, occurred just after midnight.

"The collision occurred at the intersection of North Avenue and Wells Street involving a 2018 gray Dodge Ram pickup truck traveling eastbound on North Avenue and a gray Kawasaki motorcycle following behind, also traveling eastbound," wrote Bridgeport Police Capt. Lonnie Blackwell, M.S., in a statement.

American Medical Response, the Bridgeport Fire Department and Bridgeport police all responded to the scene of the crash.

Blackwell said that the motorcyclist was initially found unresponsive, but is being treated at St. Vincent's Medical Center; the driver of the pickup truck "remained on scene and was compliant."

Anyone with any information related to the crash is urged to contact Bridgeport Police Department Traffic Officer Orum at 203-576-7632. Additionally, tips can be let on the department's tips line at 203-576-TIPS.

"I remind everyone to drive safely throughout the holiday season and exercise caution during inclement weather," Blackwell said.