A bicyclist was airlifted to the hospital in serious condition after being struck by a car Wednesday night on Route 16 in Colchester, according to state police.
Police said the collision was reported around 7 p.m. near the intersection of Route 16 and Silver Meadow Drive in Colchester. Route 16 was closed between Cabin Road and Bulkeley Hill Road while authorities investigated.
A LifeStar medical helicopter airlifted the bicyclist to the hospital. Police have not released the name of the victim.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
