Emergency workers move the patient to the Medflight helicopter.
Photos and info by Mike Kellems
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A 20-year-old motorcyclist was injured when his bike left the road and hit some trees Sunday afternoon, June 30, 2013, northeast of Westville. His injuries were reportedly not life-threatening.
At about 2 p.m. the man, who lives in rural New Durham Township right near the crash site, lost control on County Road 900 West, north of County Road 250 South. His 1999 Buell bike left the road and struck several small trees. Parts of the motorcycle’s frame were found embedded in a tree.
A Medflight helicopter was summoned by the LaPorte County Emergency Medical Service and the man was flown to South Bend Memorial Hospital.
LaPorte County Sheriff’s Deputy Skyler Curtis examines the crash scene.
The victim is loaded into the helicopter.