PORTLAND, Maine — A local man was injured late Tuesday after being struck by a moped on Brighton Avenue, according to police.

David Burnham, 52, was walking across the street around 8:35 p.m. when he was struck by a 2007 Honda moped driven by Kelly McGovern, 36, also of Portland, a statement from Portland police said.

Burnham suffered serious injuries and was taken to Maine Medical Center for treatment. McGovern was not injured.

Brighton Avenue was partially closed to traffic for a short period of time.

The crash 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.

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