Police search for driver who struck motorcyclist in Somers

SOMERS, CT (WFSB) - According to police, a driver fled the scene after crashing into a motorcyclist in Somers over the weekend.

The motorcyclist was dragged by the suspect’s van for about 75 feet.

Mohammad Baghdadi, 25, was riding his motorcyckle eastbound on Main Street approaching the intersection with South Road.

The other driver, unidentified at this time, was traveling westbound on Main Street approaching South Road.

When the unidentified driver attempted to take a left onto South Road, Baghdadi was cut off resulting in an accident.

The other driver left the scene of the accident without stopping.

Baghdadi was transported to St. Francis Hospital for minor injuries.

Anyone with information should contact TFC or email Tyler.Burnell@CT.gov.

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