Motorcyclist injured in Deerfield crash

DEERFIELD — South County EMS transported a young man to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield after his motorcycle crashed into a silver Toyota RAV4 on Sugarloaf Street on Friday.

Deerfield and Sunderland Police blocked off a portion of Sugarloaf Street at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Friday. According to Deerfield Police Sgt. Jennifer Bartak, the motorcyclist, riding a silver Yamaha sports bike, rear-ended the RAV4, operated by an adult woman, while attempting to turn right onto Snowberry Circle.

The man suffered, “serious, but not life-threatening” injuries after the collision, according to Bartak. She added that he complained of stomach pain upon EMS arrival.

The driver of the Toyota RAV4 declined to comment.

Anthony Cammalleri can be reached at acammalleri@recorder.com or 413-930-4429.