The intersection of Flatbush Avenue and New Park Avenue in West Hartford was closed Thursday night for the investigation of the collision.

By Ronni Newton

West Hartford Police said late Thursday night that they are investigating a crash involving a moped and a car near the intersection of Flatbush and New Park avenues that sent one person to the hospital.

Assistant Chief Larry Terra said West Hartford Police, the West Hartford Fire Department, and EMS personnel responded at approximately 9:26 p.m. Thursday.

The operator of the moped sustained injuries, police said, and was transported to an area hospital. Medical aid was initially provided at the scene. The extent of the injuries are “unknown,” police said.

All parties involved in the crash remained at the scene and were cooperating with the investigation, Terra said.

The West Hartford Police Accident Reconstruction Team was called to investigate, and further information was not available Thursday night.

Police said the intersection would remain closed to traffic “for the near future” while the incident remained under investigation. Motorists were being advised to use alternate routes.

The intersection of New Park Avenue and Flatbush Avenue was closed Thursday night for a crash investigation. Apple maps Screenshot

Anyone with information related to the investigation of this incident is asked to please contact West Hartford Police at 860-523-5203, or via the anonymous tip line 860-570-8969 or email [email protected].

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