A motorcyclist sustained a serious head injury after crashing while trying to avoid a deer on Monday morning.
Lifestar medical helicopter has been requested and Rt. 83/Hartford Turnpike is closed at Route 30/Talcottville Road, a major intersection in Vernon.
Hartford Turnpike is also closed by Main Street.
Lifestar will be landing at the Connecticut Golf Land parking lot, officials said.
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