Motorcyclist Air Cared After Accident Friday Evening

This accident happened around 10:45 p.m. in Farmers Retreat.

(Farmers Retreat, Ind.) - Air Care was called for a motorcycle accident late Friday evening.

On July 17, around 10:45 p.m., the Friendship Volunteer Fire Department was called to the area of 7100 State Road 62 in Farmers Retreat for a single vehicle accident involving a motorcycle. 

Upon arrival, it was learned that a westbound motorcycle left road and struck a concrete walkway. This collision caused the rider to be thrown from the motorcycle.

The motorcyclist was treated at the scene and taken to a trauma center via Air Care for further care. The patient's current condition was not given. 

Indiana State Police, Ripley County EMS and Air Methods assisted the Friendship Volunteer Fire Department at the scene. 

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