Cyclist Seriously Injured In Collision With Car In Manchester

MANCHESTER, CT — A cyclist was seriously hurt Wednesday when his bicycle collided with a car in the Buckland Hills section of Manchester, police said.

The crash took place at 3:40 p.m. in the area of the Interstate 84 overpass near Burr Corners, police said.

Responders found the cyclist, a 62-year-old from Manchester, at the scene with serious, life-threatening injuries, police said. Emergency medical care was given to him art the scene and he was transported to a local hospital by ambulance, according to police.

A preliminary report indicates the car had been traveling eastbound on Tolland Turnpike at the time of
collision and was being driven by a 39-year-old Manchester man. He was not injured and is cooperating with the investigation, police said.

The crash is being investigated by the Manchester Police Department Traffic Unit. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has additional information can contact Officer Kevin Jackson at 860-533-8651.