SANFORD, Maine — A man was hospitalized Thursday after a crash involving his motorcycle and an SUV, according to police.

The man, whose name was not released, was not wearing a helmet and suffered a head injury, according to Sanford police Cpl. Matthew Gagne.

The crash, which occurred at the intersection of Main Street and Pleasant Avenue, was reported shortly after 7 p.m., Gagne said.

The SUV’s driver was treated at the scene and released. The motorcyclist was airlifted to Maine Medical Center in Portland.

The accident remains under investigation.

BDN sports freelancer Ryan McLaughlin grew up in Brewer and is a lifelong fan of the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins.