Update, 9:20 p.m.: The roadway is back open, and the motorcyclist is in stable condition.
Previously:
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A motorcycle and another vehicle crashed Saturday evening on Madison Street, critically injuring the motorcyclist.
At about 5:17 p.m., the vehicles crashed on Madison near Memorial Drive, according to Clarksville Police spokesman Scott Beaubien.
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The motorcyclist was being flown by LifeFlight helicopter to Nashville, he said.
The westbound lanes of Madison were shut down between Memorial and Drinkard Drive. Motorists were asked to find an alternate route until the roadway can be completely cleared.
No further information has been released.