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Two Critical After Motorcycle Loses Control in Torrington
26 Jul
Summary
- Motorcycle crash occurred Saturday night in Torrington, involving loss of control.
- Both the operator and passenger were ejected from the motorcycle.
- Two residents are in critical but stable condition after the incident.
Two individuals are in critical but stable condition following a serious motorcycle accident in Torrington on Saturday evening. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. near 1821 Winsted Road.
According to the Torrington Police Department, the motorcycle was traveling southbound when it lost control, causing both the operator and passenger to be ejected. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene.
Robert Hackett, 58, of Winsted, suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to St. Mary's Hospital. Kelly Maloney, 54, of Torrington, was airlifted by Life Star helicopter to Hartford Hospital. Both were reported in critical but stable condition as of Saturday night.
The Torrington Police Department's Accident Investigation Team conducted a thorough investigation, leading to several hours of detours on Winsted Road. The investigation into the cause of the crash remains active, and authorities are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
