1 Man Seriously Injured In Rear-End Crash In CT

One man was seriously injured when the motorcycle he was driving allegedly slammed into the back of a 2009 Honda Civic at a red light.

The area of the serious crash.
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Kathy Reakes

05/02/2023 1:00 p.m.

The crash took place in New Haven County on Friday, April 28 in Milford near Bridgeport Avenue and Lansdale Avenue.

An initial investigation revealed that a 2009 Honda Civic was traveling west on Bridgeport Avenue when the driver stopped for a red traffic signal at the intersection with Lansdale Avenue, said the Milford Police.

The rear of their vehicle was then struck by a motorcycle which was also traveling west on Bridgeport Avenue, police said.

The driver of the motorcycle, Benjamin Horwath, age 36, of Milford, was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with serious injuries.

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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