Crime & Safety

Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Mansfield Crash: Update

The rider had a suspected head injury.

MANSFIELD, CT — A bicyclist was seriously injured on a busy section of road on Thursday, authorities said.

The accident took place at about 6:30 p.m., in the area of Route 195 and Ledgewood Drive, according to Tolland County 911.

The cyclist reportedly had a head injury, according to the dispatch service. State Police later identified him as 19-year-old Stephen Grotton of Mansfield.

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Life Star helicopter was called to the scene.

The cause is being investigated.

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