Editor's note: A subsequent story has verified that Sen. Maynard was involved in a 2-car accident.

Waterford — State Sen. Andrew Maynard, D-18th District, was taken by ambulance to the hospital Thursday following a one-car accident which police said appears to be caused by a medical condition.

The accident occurred at 3:32 p.m. on Route 32 in the area of Maple Avenue.

Police said Maynard’s vehicle traveled off the roadway and down a small embankment. The airbag in his vehicle was deployed.

Police said Maynard was conscious and alert when emergency medical crews arrived at the scene. No other vehicles were involved and police said there were no passengers in Maynard’s vehicle.

Maynard was taken for treatment at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, according to police. His condition is unknown.

Maynard suffered a traumatic brain injury in a July 2014 fall at his home in Stonington.

Despite the fact he was still in a rehabilitation hospital and unable to campaign, Maynard was easily reelected to his fifth term in office in November 2014.

Maynard has declined, through spokesmen, all requests for interviews by The Day since his hospitalization.

In flyers sent out to constituents earlier this month, Maynard said while he was still working on his speech, “my heart, will and drive have allowed me to accomplish great things last year…”

Maynard is the Chairman of the Transportation Committee and the new session of the legislature begins Feb. 3.

Senate Democratic Caucus spokesman Adam Joseph released a statement Thursday about the accident.

“This afternoon, after participating in a caucus with his Senate colleagues at the Capitol, Senator Andrew Maynard (D-Stonington) was involved in a one car accident on Route 32 in Waterford. He was treated at the scene; is conscious and is undergoing further evaluation at an area hospital.”

Police said they continue to investigate the cause of the accident.

The Preston Board of Selectmen learned of the accident during Thursday evening's regular meeting.

First Selectman Robert Congdon said he and Preston Redevelopment Agency Chairman Sean Nugent met with Maynard last week to discuss the town's pending application for a $1.25 million Urban Act grant for continued cleanup of the former Norwich Hospital property.

“It was good to see him,” Congdon said. “He communicated. He definitely is still struggling with some verbal issues. He was able to communicate and carry on a conversation. … I hope this (Thursday's accident) doesn't set him back.”

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Staff writer Claire Bessette contributed to this report