UPDATE: A motorcyclist remains in critical condition Friday after crashing at the roundabout of Brick and Gumwood Roads Thursday afternoon.

The St. Joseph County Police Department reports police attempted to make a traffic stop on the motorcyclist around 3:40 p.m. near Cleveland and Hickory Roads after police say the motorcyclist was driving erratically, traveling at excessive speeds, and disregarding traffic signals.

Police say the suspect then fled north on Hickory Road, at which point the pursuit was terminated.

The officer said the suspect could be seen continuing east on Brick Road at a high speed while weaving through traffic.

The officer continued east on Brick Road in the event of a crash. Police say the officer wasn't pursuing the suspect at this point. The officer did not have his lights and sirens activated at this time.

As the officer approached the roundabout at Brick and Gumwood Roads, he saw the motorcyclist had crashed.

The report states the officer immediately rendered aid.

Due to the severity of the crash and an attempted traffic stop occurred, St. Joseph County FACT was activated to investigate.

The preliminary investigation determined the motorcycle entered the roundabout traveling east in the westbound lanes, struck a curb, and lost control.

No other vehicles were involved in the crash. The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital and remains in critical condition.

This crash investigation is ongoing.

ORIGINAL STORY: ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- A motorcyclist is in the hospital with serious injuries following a crash Friday afternoon at the intersection of Gumwood and Brick Roads.

The St. Joseph County Police Department reports the St. Joseph County Fatal Alcohol Crash Team has been activated and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

The crash involved one motorcycle, and no other vehicles.

We will update this story as we learn more.