Teen On Moped Seriously Injured In Waterbury Crash: Police

The moped and a pickup truck collided Tuesday evening, according to police.

Posted Wed, Jun 17, 2026 at 12:39 pm ET|Updated Wed, Jun 17, 2026 at 2:05 pm ET

WATERBURY, CT — An 18-year-old moped operator is hospitalized after an accident with a pickup truck Tuesday night, according to police.

While the moped operator was initially in critical condition, police said Wednesday afternoon the man’s condition is now “stable.”

Police Sgt. Joseph Morais said the accident happened around 6:51 p.m. in the 1000 block of Meriden Road.

A pickup truck driver was attempting to turn into a private driveway when it collided with the moped, according to Morais.

The moped operator, a Waterbury man, received serious internal injuries and was taken to a local area hospital for emergency treatment.

The pickup driver, a 65-year-old Cheshire resident, was not injured.

The department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit is continuing its investigation into the accident.

Witnesses and anyone with information are asked to call the unit at 203-346-3975 or the anonymous Crime Stoppers tip line at 203-755-1234.

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