MASSENA - A 26-year-old Massena man was transported to Massena Memorial Hospital after slamming his motorcycle in the guardrails Tuesday afternoon the Willow Street Extension.

Village police said Tommy R. Anson of 246 Center St. was headed northeast on Willow Street Extension when he passed a vehicle filled with people he had been socializing with moments earlier. Police said as Anson pulled back into his lane of traffic he lost control of his motorcycle and hit the guardrails. He was ejected from the motorcycle and landed in a grassy area.

Police said initial reports indicated Anson had deep abrasions and contusions. He was transported to Massena Memorial Hospital by Massena Rescue following the 5:26 p.m.

Police said their investigation is continuing, and tickets are pending.

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