Motorcyclist in fair condition following East Lyme accident
East Lyme — A motorcyclist was injured Wednesday after he was rear-ended and pushed into oncoming traffic on Boston Post Road, according to police.
Police said 82-year-old Peter Knutson of Griswold was driving a 2009 Toyota Tacoma eastbound on Boston Post Road when he struck the rear of a motorcycle driven by Peter Walker, 63, of Winsted.
Walker was pushed into westbound traffic, where he struck two other cars. Police said he was wearing a helmet.
Walker was taken to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital for internal injuries. His condition was listed as fair Thursday afternoon.
No other injuries were reported.
Any witnesses to the accident are asked to call the East Lyme Police Department at (860) 739-5900.
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