Crime & Safety

Vernon Police Seeking Info on Hit-and-Run Crash

The crash was on Route 83.

Vernon police have issued the following news release about a motor vehicle crash early Saturday morning:

Press Release / Request for Information 

On May 18, 2013 at approximately 0006 hours the Vernon Police department received a complaint of an evading motor vehicle accident between a car and a motorcycle on Talcottville Road (RT 83) near the intersection of Pitkin Road.  It was reported to the Vernon Police that the car fled the scene. The vehicle was described as a dark colored sedan. A passenger side mirror was recovered at the scene that indicated it was from a Honda. The car is expected to have passenger side damage. The operator of the motorcycle was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. If anyone witnessed or has information about the collision, please contact Officer James Grzegorek of the Vernon Police Department at (860) 872-9126 ext. 252.  


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