WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — A 25-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on Route 28 near the Parker’s River Bridge early Saturday morning.
The accident occurred around 2:00 a.m. when the motorcycle, traveling west on Route 28, reportedly failed to stop at a red light and struck a jersey barrier in a construction zone, according to authorities. The motorcycle was found in nearby bushes.
Yarmouth Police arrived and located the operator on the ground with serious injuries. Emergency responders from the Yarmouth Fire Department performed life-saving measures before transporting the individual to Cape Cod Gateway Airport. A helicopter from Boston MedFlight subsequently airlifted him to a Rhode Island hospital.
The area was undergoing construction with one lane reduced and traffic controlled by a portable signal at the time of the incident. Preliminary investigations revealed that the motorcyclist was operating without a valid license, and the Yarmouth Police Crash Reconstruction team is leading the investigation.
Authorities urge anyone with relevant information to contact the Yarmouth Police Department at 508-775-0445.