Motorcyclist transported to hospital, THPD investigating

The Terre Haute Police Department is investigating a crash after a man was hospitalized with injuries he suffered when struck by a vehicle on the north side this afternoon.

Witnesses at the scene said a man was thrown from his yellow motorcycle when a gray passenger car struck him at the intersection of Collett and Lafayette Avenues just after 2 p.m.

The victim was transported to an area hospital by Terre Haute Fire Department personnel. He reportedly appeared to have a broken leg and several lacerations, according to police scanner traffic. Crews remained at the scene to investigate and clear debris and blood from the roadway.