Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash: Middletown Police

MIDDLETOWN, CT — A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash with a minivan Wednesday night in Middletown. The crash occurred at about 8:45 p.m. on Newfield Street at its intersection with Westfield Street.

Police said a 77-year-old Middletown man was driving a 2009 Toyota Sienna north on Newfield Street toward the intersection of Newfield and Westfield. A Harley Davidson motorcycle that was operated by 27-year-old Christopher Didone, of Fort Myers, Florida, was traveling south on Newfield Street toward the intersection of Newfield and Westfield. The motorcycle collided with the right rear side of the Toyota Sienna in the Newfield / Westfield intersection, according to police.

Didone and his passenger, a 26-year-old Wallingford resident, were treated at the scene by Middletown Fire and Hunters Ambulance and both were taken to Hartford Hospital for further treatment.

Didone was listed in serious but stable condition at Hartford Hospital. His passenger was released after treatment and the other driver didn’t report an injury, according to police.

Police are continuing to investigate the crash. Any witnesses are asked to contact Officer Botsacos of the MPD Traffic Bureau at 860-638-4061.