MANCHESTER – A motorcyclist was injured in a crash on Route 70 that occurred early this morning, police said.
Around 2:11 a.m., officers and EMS responded to the accident just west of the intersection of County Route 571 (Ridgeway Rd.), near the entrance to the Colby Commons shopping center.
According to police, 36-year-old Collin Boyle of Manchester was traveling west bound on Route 70 in a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country when he attempted to turn left in front of a motorcycle to gain entrance into the plaza.
The motorcyclist, 54-year-old Geoffrey Hawkins of Brick, was traveling east on Route 70 prior to the crash.
As a result, Hawkins suffered several injuries including a head injury. He was transported to Community Medical Center by Manchester EMS for further treatment of his injuries. Boyle refused medical treatment at the scene.
Police said Hawkins was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
At this time, the investigation is ongoing.
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