Motorcyclist Thrown From Bike, Hit By Vehicle In Portland Accident, Police Say

PORTLAND, CT — A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash in Portland on Wednesday night, according to police.

Firefighters, police and paramedics responded to a report of a three-vehicle accident on Route 17/Gospel Lane at the entrance of Portland Golf West at about 5:30 p.m.

A motorcycle traveling north on Route 17 hit the side of an SUV traveling south on Route 17, according to police.

The motorcyclist was thrown off his bike and landed in the southbound lanes of Route 17 where he was hit by a vehicle.

He was taken by ambulance to Middlesex Hospital, then flown to Hartford Hospital via Life Star helicopter with life-threatening injuries.

Other minor injuries were reported in the accident.

Police are investigating.

Any witnesses can contact the Portland Police Department.