NORWICH – A man was airlifted to SUNY Upstate Medical Hospital at approximately noon Monday following a motorcycle versus pick-up truck collision.

Upstate Medical confirmed the motorcycle’s rider, James Shepler, was recieving treatment at thier facility but offered no informaiton on his current status.

“The individual riding the motorcycle has got some pretty serious injuries,” said Norwich Fire Chief Tracy Chawgo.

“We called LifeNet in from Sidney and they’re going to be transporting the patient to the trauma center.”