Multiple motorcycle, moped accidents across Connecticut leave several injured Saturday

UNION, Conn. (WFSB) - Multiple motorcycle and moped accidents occurred across Connecticut Saturday night, causing closures and delays on several roads and injuring multiple operators.

The first major crash occurred in the area of Mansfield City Road in Mansfield. According to state police, the operator of the motorcycle was transported to a local hospital for serious injuries.

Another crash happened a short time later in Lisbon on I-395 southbound, where the DOT says all lanes of the highway were closed for about an hour between Exit 21B and Exit 18. Police say crews responded to that incident for suspected injuries.

During that time, a third motorcycle crash was reported on I-84 eastbound in Union near exit 73. State police say EMS responded to this car versus motorcycle crash for suspected injuries as well.

A car versus scooter crash also occurred around that time in Waterbury in the area of West Main Street and Thomaston Avenue. Waterbury police say one person was transported to the hospital for injuries, and the crash is actively being investigated.

According to a report issued by Connecticut State Police as of the end of July, motorcycle rider deaths had increased by 112% when compared to the same period in 2025. At the time of that report, 17 riders had died in Connecticut in 2026, which is an increase from 8 as of that time last year.

Channel 3 will bring you updates about these incidents on air and online as soon as they become available.