Motorcyclist in stable condition following crash in Torrington

TORRINGFORD, CT (WFSB) - A motorcyclist was involved in a crash in Torrington on Sunday night.

The rider was reportedly in stable condition as of Monday morning after having to be flown to Hartford Hospital by the Lifestar emergency helicopter.

Torrington police said their preliminary investigation revealed that the rider was on a 1997 Harley Davidson FLHRI. He traveled south on Torringford Street, Route 183, when he encountered a 2003 Lexus RX300, the driver of which was trying to make a left turn onto Hill Road.

The motorcyclist collided with the Lexus just before 8 p.m.

The road was closed for about four hours.

Anyone who witnessed what happened was asked to contact Torrington police at 860-489-2000.