Teen Seriously Injured Doing 'Wheelie' On Dirt Bike In Milford

A 17-year-old Connecticut teen was seriously injured while allegedly doing a "wheelie" on a dirt bike.

The area of the serious crash.
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05/26/2023 12:30 p.m.

The incident took place in New Haven County around 4:45 p.m., Monday, May 22, near East Broadway and Shea Avenue in Milford.

An initial investigation revealed that a green Kawasaki dirt bike was traveling west on East Broadway near Shea Avenue when the operator lost control and fell from the dirt bike while he was doing a "wheelie," police said.

The teen was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with serious injuries, police said.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact PFC Dan Hemperly of the Traffic Division at 203-783-4792.

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