Life Star called after man injured in bicycle crash in East Hampton

EAST HAMPTON, CT. (WFSB) - Life Star was called after a man was injured in a bicycle crash in East Hampton.

Police say that it happened at around 4:55 p.m. on a trail at Hurd Park.

The man, who is 66-years-old, collided with a tree. He was found conscious and alert, but due to his injuries, Life Star was requested.

He was taken out of the woods by fire crews using specialized vehicles and taken by an ambulance to the Life Star helicopter, which then flew him to the hospital.

The extent of injuries is unknown.