COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a motorcycle accident in the 11,000 block of S. Jonesville Road (State Road 11) in the early morning hours of Thursday. First responders were providing medical assistance to the driver, Richard Duran, 46, of Seymour, when deputies arrived.
Duran told police he struck a deer on the roadway and lost control of his motorcycle.
Columbus Regional Health personnel were summoned and continued medical care until StatFlight medics arrived and transported the victim to St. Vincent’s hospital in Indianapolis.
“Although this accident did not involve another vehicle, I want to remind people that nicer weather means more motorcycles are on our roadways,” Sheriff Matt Myers said. “Slow down and be respectful of others. We have had several accidents recently and I don’t want to see anyone hurt.”
