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Teen, 13, Injured In E-Bike Crash In Farmington: Police

Farmington police are investigating a crash involving a car and a 13-year-old e-bike rider near I-84.

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Farmington police are investigating a collision Sunday night involving an electronic bicycle and a vehicle. The 13-year-old operating the e-bike was rushed to the hospital after suffering 'serious' injuries, police said.
Farmington police are investigating a collision Sunday night involving an electronic bicycle and a vehicle. The 13-year-old operating the e-bike was rushed to the hospital after suffering 'serious' injuries, police said. (Tim Jensen/Patch)

FARMINGTON, CT — A 13-year-old boy riding an electric bicycle suffered serious injuries Sunday night after a collision with a motor vehicle, Farmington police said.

According to the Farmington Police Department, the accident was at the intersection of Farmington Avenue and the Interstate 84 off-ramp.

Police said officers responded to the crash on Route 4 at about 9 p.m. Sunday, May 10.

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The bicyclist was taken by ambulance to an area hospital and was listed in stable condition, police said.

Authorities said the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.

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The North Central Municipal Accident Reconstruction Squad is assisting the Farmington Police Department with the ongoing investigation.

Police asked anyone with information about the crash to contact Officer Jeffrey Murphy at the Farmington Police Department at 860-675-2430.

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