Teen motorcyclist killed in fiery Stamford crash near middle school, passenger seriously injured
Investigators say the teen was riding northbound on High Ridge Road when a Toyota RAV4 traveling southbound turned onto Loveland Road and collided with the motorcycle.
An 18-year-old Stamford resident has died after a motorcycle crash near Rippowam Middle School in Stamford.
Police said the crash happened at about 8:28 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of High Ridge and Loveland roads.
Investigators said the teen was operating a 2000 BMW motorcycle northbound on High Ridge Road with another 18-year-old Stamford resident as a passenger. A 61-year-old Stamford resident was driving a 2024 Toyota RAV4 southbound on High Ridge Road.
Police said the Toyota was turning onto Loveland Road when it was struck by the motorcycle.
The motorcycle operator suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to Stamford Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at about 9:50 p.m. despite lifesaving efforts.
The passenger was thrown from the motorcycle and suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The Toyota driver and another occupant were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police are withholding the victim’s identity pending notification of family members.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information is asked to contact investigators at 203-977-4712.
