Serious Crash Closes Part of Route 190 In Somers

SOMERS, CT — A motorcycle operator and his passenger sustained serious injuries during a collision between the bike and a sport utility vehicle which closed a portion of Route 190 early Sunday evening.

The crash occurred around 6:35 p.m. in front of Sonny's Place on Main Street. An eastbound 2017 Kia Sportage LX turned left into the amusement center, failing to yield for a westbound 2003 Harley Davidson FXDL. The motorcycle struck the passenger side front door of the SUV, ejecting the operator and passenger, state police said.

Both motorcycle riders were taken to Hartford Hospital with serious injuries. Neither the driver nor passenger in the SUV reported any injuries, police said.

Route 190, known locally as Main Street, was closed for several hours between Hurlburt and Sokol roads while police and emergency personnel worked at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation, and anyone with information is requested to contact Trooper Timothy Benjamin at Troop C, 860-896-3200.

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