Shelton Man Seriously Injured In Motorcycle Accident

A Shelton man was seriously injured Sunday after a motorcycle accident at the intersection of Leavenworth and Walnut Tree Hill roads.

The motorcycle operator was identified as Michael Sanko, 53.

City police, firefighters and EMS were sent to the accident at about 5:40 p.m., according to a statement issued by Shelton police.

The initial investigation by police revealed that the driver of the motorcycle was traveling south on Leavenworth (Road) and that the motorcycle was the only vehicle involved in the accident,” according to the statement from police.

The Shelton Police Traffic Division Reconstruction Team is investigating. No enforcement action has been taken at this time. It was unclear Monday whether Sanko was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

Anyone who has information about the crash or may have witnessed the crash should contact Shelton Police Traffic Division at (203) 924‑1544.

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