A 38-year-old Ludlow man suffered severe leg injuries Thursday night when his motorcycle was struck by a car at Cherry and Fuller streets, police said.
LUDLOW - A 38-year-old Ludlow man suffered serious leg injuries Thursday night when his motorcycle was struck by a car at Cherry and Fuller streets, police said.
The driver of the car, Carlos F. Serrazina, 29, of Ludlow, was charged with operating while under the influence of alcohol, said police Sgt. Daniel Valadas.
The motorcycle rider, Kevin Bowen of Ludlow, was taken by Ludlow ambulance to Baystate Medical Center following the 9:15 p.m. accident. Valadas said Bowen was conscious and alert at the scene but he suffered serious injuries to his lower extremities.
His Victory motorcycle was struck on the side by Serrazina's vehicle, a BMW sedan, he said.
The preliminary investigation shows the BMW crossed into the lane and struck the motorcycle, he said.
The accident remains under investigation and other charges could be filed against Serrazina, he said.
