Middletown, CT (July 8, 2025) — A dirt bike rider was airlifted with serious injuries following a collision with a Nissan in Middletown Sunday night. The accident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on July 7 along East Street near Bystreck Drive, prompting authorities to close a portion of the road for several hours.

According to reports, emergency responders arrived on scene and found the dirt bike rider with significant injuries. LifeStar medical helicopter transported the rider to a local hospital for further treatment. The driver of the Nissan involved in the collision was not hurt, according to Middletown police.

East Street was shut down between Glenwood Terrace and Miner Street while investigators worked at the scene. Authorities have asked anyone with information about what led to the crash to come forward as the investigation continues. Updates will be provided as more details become available.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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