Police are investigating after a woman was found seriously injured on Route 12 in the Gales Ferry section of Ledyard Tuesday night.
Officers say they responded to a 911 call around 10:24 p.m. after a woman was found lying in a breakdown lane on Route 12 near Anderson Drive.
When officers arrived, they found a 33-year-old woman with apparent head injuries and abrasions. According to police, she was in a semi-conscious state, but was not able to communicate what happened to her or how she got her injuries.
First responders from Ledyard Ambulance and Gales Ferry Fire Company responded to the scene. The woman was transported to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and was later transferred to Yale. Medical professionals say the woman also has internal injuries. She is currently in the intensive care unit in serious, but stable condition.
Officers have not released the woman's identity. Police say they have not determined what caused her injuries.
Ledyard Police ask anyone who may have witnessed anything to contact them at (860) 464-6400. Calls can be kept confidential.
