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Friday, July 12, 2024

Motorcyclist dead after crash with SUV

Marshall County, IN (July 12, 2024) - A motorcyclist has died from his injuries in a crash just north of Plymouth on Thursday morning. The crash happened just before 10:15 a.m. at Michigan Road and 6A Road. Police say it involved a Harley-Davidson and a GMC Terrain SUV.

The motorcyclist, identified as 64-year-old Steven Parker of LaPorte, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say he was not wearing a helmet and suffered a serious head injury. Parker collided with a 2014 GMC Terrain, driven by 27-year-old Maria J. Hernandez-Banegas of Bremen.

Authorities say as is standard procedure in a serious crash, Hernandez-Banegas, and was taken from the scene for a certified chemical test. Currently, deputies say neither alcohol nor illegal drugs are believed to have been a factor.

The crash is still a pending investigation, and authorities say a report for the crash will be forwarded to the Marshall County Prosecutor for review as soon as the investigation is complete.

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Saturday, May 18, 2024

Motorcyclist dies in morning crash

Harrison County, IN (May 18, 2024) - At approximately 9:15 a.m., Harrison County Deputies responded to a single motorcycle crash at the intersection of Wesley Chapel Road and New Amsterdam Road in Central, Harrison County Indiana. Deputies identified the motorcycle as a 2016 Harley-Davidson.

The rider was identified as Tracey Paulley, a 55 year old female resident of Central. The passenger was identified a Ryan Wilkerson, Tracey's 36 year old son. Preliminary evidence at the scene shows that the motorcycle was traveling north on Wesley Chapel Road approaching a stop sign at New Amsterdam Road.

The motorcycle continued through the stop sign across New Amsterdam Road into the woods, subsequently striking a telephone pole support cable. Tracey suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Ryan survived the accident and was transported to Harrison County Hospital for further evaluation.

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Motorcyclist injured after hitting deer

Marshall County, IN (April 30, 2024) - The Indiana State Police said in a statement that a man on a motorcycle was seriously injured this morning when he collided with a deer on Nutmeg Road. State troopers responded to aid 71-year-old Michael Reece, of Culver, around 5:40 a.m.

"Preliminary investigation by Trooper Rodd Schuh indicates that Reece was riding a green and black 1997 Harley-Davidson southbound on Nutmeg Road, just north 16th Road when he collided with a deer," ISP said. "Reece lost control of the motorcycle after this collision and slid before coming to rest."

He was transported by Argos EMS to a waiting Samaritan helicopter that transported him to a hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN. "Reece suffered injuries that are considered serious but not life-threatening," ISP said. "Reece was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash."

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Man injured after being thrown from motorcycle

Hamilton County, IN (April 30, 2024) The Steuben County Sheriff’s Department has said that unsafe speed apparently led to a crash Sunday afternoon near Hamilton, Indiana which injured a motorcyclist. A Sheriff spokesperson it happened before 3:00 p.m. in the area of State Road 1 and Hamilton Lake Lane 101 near Clark’s Landing.

Deputies found a motorcycle off of the road and 60-year-old Steven D. Hartsock of Bryan, Ohio with an apparent head injury after he failed to negotiate the curve in the road. Hartsock laid the motorcycle down on the road causing it to slide off the road and overturn.

Hartsock was thrown from the motorcycle and the Sheriff’s Department says he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Hartsock was flown from the scene to a Fort Wayne area hospital in serious condition by the Samaritan helicopter.

The crash still remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office.

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Friday, April 26, 2024

Greenfield man dies in motorcycle crash

New Palestine, IN (April 26, 2024) - A man riding a motorcycle lost his life following an SUV versus motorcycle crash in the southern part of the county at approximately 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening. The crash happened near the intersection of Creekside Drive and U.S. 52 in New Palestine.

Timothy C. Bossard, 60, Greenfield, died after being taken to Methodist Hospital shortly after the crash, officials from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department (HCSD) said. According to the Marion County Coroner, the time of death was pronounced at 12:11 a.m. Friday morning, indicating he passed away less than five hours after the crash.

The accident happened near the El Toro Bravo Mexican Restaurant in New Palestine located at 7242 U.S. 52 in front of the Schildmeyer neighborhood entrance. The occupants of the vehicle involved in the crash were not seriously hurt and are cooperating with the investigation. “I do know at this time drugs and alcohol are not suspected,” Harris said. “Also, of importance, the motorcycle driver was not wearing a helmet.”

According to officials, the other vehicle in the crash was a Cadillac Escalade and as the driver was leaving the Mexican restaurant, the driver apparently pulled out onto U.S. 52 thinking the road was clear but didn’t see the motorcycle driven by Bossard. Bossard, who was traveling westbound along U.S. 52 was unable to avoid the collision and struck the driver’s side of the vehicle.

According to emergency reports, an official with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was first on the scene and called in the crash and, according to a report, noted it did not look as if the motorcycle rider was breathing immediately following the crash. However, that was later disregarded and Bossard was taken to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis in critical condition.

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

Former police chief killed in motorcycle crash

Brookvile, IN ( September 23, 2023) - The former police chief of the Brookvile Police Department was killed in a motorcycle crash in southeastern Indiana on Thursday. Tim Wilkerson, 53, of Brookville, Indiana, died at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

Wilkerson started as a reserve patrolman with the Brookville Police Department in September 2003 and became chief of police in December 2014. He served as chief for three years. “He had a big heart, and his presence alone would brighten any room he entered. Wilkerson has a way of keeping a smile on the face of his coworkers even during the most difficult times,” the Facebook post said.

“The BPD will be forever grateful for the impact Wilkerson has had on our department. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.” The crash happened on Harrison Brookville Road in Brookville around 8:00 P.M., according to the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Shane McHenry says, based upon the preliminary investigation, it appears the black 2012 Harley Davidson swerved to miss a deer but hit it instead. The motorcycle was then laid down and hit a telephone pole and he was taken by Air Care to UC Medical Center where he died from his injuries.

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Friday, June 9, 2023

Motorcyclist dies in single vehicle crash

Kosciusko County, IN (June 6, 2023) - A Pierceton man was pronounced dead after a motorcycle accident Thursday night on Ind. 13, just north of East Shoop Road. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies and emergency personnel responded Thursday at 10:00 p.m. to a single-vehicle motorcycle crash at that location, according to a news release from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office.

Emergency personnel arrived on scene and found a single motorcycle involved in the crash. Preliminary investigation and witness statements determined a 2006 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, driven by Edward D. Dempsey, 55, of Pierceton, was southbound on Ind. 13 at a high rate of speed. The motorcycle left the west side of the roadway striking a wooden utility crew support platform sitting off the side of the roadway.

Dempsey was thrown from the motorcycle and came to rest in the yard at 741 S. Ind. 13. The motorcycle continued south flipping multiple times before coming to rest. Dempsey was pronounced dead at the scene by the Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office as a result of injuries suffered in the accident.

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Man dies in Grant County motorcycle crash

Marion, IN (June 8, 2023) - A man died following a crash involving a motorcycle and minivan Tuesday night in Marion, Indiana.

According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 10:00 p.m. Tuesday to the 3300 block of Central Avenue.They found a man dead at the scene and believe he’d been riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

They also found a Dodge Caravan that had apparently been involved.

The driver of the Caravan consented to a blood draw, which is required in a deadly crash. The crash remains under investigation. The findings will go to the Grant County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Man suffers head injury in motorcycle crash

DeKalb County, IN (May 15, 2023) - An Auburn man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding when he lost control of his Harley-Davidson motorcycle on a DeKalb County road, officials said in a news release.

Eric Huff, 35, was traveling east in the 1500 block of County Road 56 when he attempted to slow down about 9:45 p.m. Saturday. DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department deputies on the scene saw skid marks that suggest the motorcycle’s brakes locked.

They were unable to say what caused Huff to slow down, however. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the accident, a news release said. Huff, who was not wearing a helmet, was thrown from the motorcycle into a field.

He was transported by ambulance to a hospital. His condition was not included in the news release. Damage to Huff's motorcycle was estimated to be between $2,501-$5,000.The crash remained under investigation early Sunday.

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Saturday, October 22, 2022

Man dies in motorcycle crash near Delphi

Delphi, Indiana (October 22, 2022) - A man died Friday after a losing control of his motorcycle while driving on State Road 25 near Delphi, according to the Indiana State Police. Just after 5:00 p.m., Carroll County 911 dispatch began receiving multiple reports of a serious motorcycle crash northbound on SR 25 just north of Main Street, police said.

Officers with the Delphi Police Department and deputies with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office arrived on scene. Indiana State Police Crash Reconstructionist were requested to the scene to lead the investigation.

Preliminary investigation by troopers determined that a 2011 Harley-Davidson motorcycle driven by Jerry Spegal, 52 from Camden was traveling northbound on SR 25 when for an unknown reason lost control of the motorcycle, police said.

The motorcycle left the roadway and struck a guardrail in the median. Spegal was ejected from the motorcycle and was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The Carroll County Coroner pronounced Spegal dead at the scene.

Both northbound lanes of SR 25 were closed for approximately four hours for investigation and clean up, police said.

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Monday, June 6, 2022

Two Motorcyclist Airlifted after Crash

Milan, IN (June 6, 2022) - Two people were airlifted from a collision involving a car and a motorcycle on State Road 350 in Milan just before 4 pm Saturday.

The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office says a 2008 Buick passenger car driven by a 16-year-old from Milan was eastbound on State Road 350 and turned left in front of a westbound 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle.

The driver of the motorcycle, 46-year-old Jerry Pottorf, and his passenger, 42-year-old Jenny Gronostaj, were both ejected from the bike and flown to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Pottorf and Gronostaj are from Cincinnati and the teen driving the car was not injured. The crash remains under investigation by the Ripley County Sheriff’s Office.

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The Sheriff’s Office received assistance at the scene were the Milan Fire Department, Ripley County EMS, Ripley County Medic, and Indiana State Police.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

One Dead after Motorcycle Crash in Steuben County

Steuben County, IN (May 18, 2022) BDI - One man died and a woman is in critical condition after a crash Tuesday afternoon in Steuben County, Indiana.

Around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Kenneth R. Steele, age 74, and his passenger 75-year-old Janice Steele was driving a black 1998 Harley Davidson motorcycle eastbound on State Road 120.

The pair crossed paths with the driver of a 2003 Ford Explorer. Guy W. Griffith, age 68, of Fremont Indiana turned onto CR 300 W from SR 120 when he turned into the path of Steele. Upon impact, both riders of the motorcycle were ejected from the vehicle.

Kenneth Steele was pronounced dead at the scene due to blunt force trauma, and Janice Steele was transported to a local hospital by EMS with numerous injuries before she was flown to Parkview Regional Medical Center in critical condition.

Neither motorcyclists were wearing helmets at the time of the crash.Griffith sustained no injuries. SR 120 was closed for 2 hours while the crash was being investigated.

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Saturday, May 14, 2022

Muncie Woman Dies in Motorcycle Crash

Muncie, IN (May 14, 2022) - A Muncie woman was killed early Saturday morning in a motorcycle crash on the Muncie Bypass that involved a deer. Police said a Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling southbound on the Bypass, south of Riggin Road when a deer ran into its path around 5:25 a.m.

A female passenger was ejected from the motorcycle and landed in the right travel lane. She was then struck by a semi tractor trailer hauling fuel and a Toyota Corolla. The female was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.

The man who was operating the motorcycle was taken by ambulance to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries he suffered in the crash.

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Crash

Elkhart County, IN (May 12, 2022) - A collision just south of New Paris sent one biker to the hospital early Thursday morning.

According to the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office, Luke Byrer, 21, of Warsaw, was driving a 2012 Dodge Ram south of C.R. 127 near the intersection of C.R. 29.

Byrer was preparing to turn south onto C.R. 29 when he traveled left of center and his truck collided with a 1998 Harley Davidson XL883 driven by Jered Slabaugh, 25, Syracuse, that was northbound on C.R. 29, according to the police report.

Luke Byrer was given a citation for driving left of center causing injury, and Jered Slabaugh was transported to Goshen Hospital for leg and arm pain.

Source: The Goshen News

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Indiana Law Firm Launches 2022 Motorcycle Giveaway

Fort Wayne, IN (April 21, 2022) - The lawyers of Blackburn Romey launched a new giveaway campaign for a 2022 Harley Davidson Street Bob Special. The entry period for the bike giveaway ends on August 25, 2022, and anyone interested can enter until noon on that date via the Blackburn Romey website.

Rules of the Indiana Bike Giveaway

Each interested individual can enter the giveaway contest one time by filling out the entry form on the law firm’s website. Each entrant must be 18 years old or older and will need proof of age to claim the prize. There is no requirement that entrants are former or current clients of Blackburn Romey, though they must live in Indiana, Ohio, or Michigan to be eligible. No Blackburn Romey employees or their families may enter.

The giveaway winner will be announced at noon on August 26, 2022, on the Blackburn Romey website, and the winner will receive notification by phone. They have 30 days to claim the prize and will be responsible for all taxes and fees for titling and registration. The law firm hopes that someone will greatly enjoy their new Harley Street Bob.

About the law firm of Blackburn Romey

The law firm of Blackburn Romey represents injured accident victims in Indiana, including injured motorcyclists. Members of the firm are motorcycle enthusiasts who know the risks that people face while riding. They want to protect the rights of motorcyclists, as well as share their passion for bikes with the community through their giveaway promotion. Anyone who needs help from an Indiana motorcycle accident attorney should reach out to Blackburn Romey immediately.

Contact Blackburn Romey

Company Name: Blackburn Romey
Email: Send Email
Phone: 833-264-0903
Address: 4203 West Jefferson Blvd
City: Fort Wayne
State: Indiana
Website: BlackburnRomey.com

Source: Digital Journal

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Black and Chrome Bagger

Sweet looking black and chrome bagger from Indiana

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