Clark County - Cyclist in Critical Condition
By The Northwest Rider • May 22nd, 2009 • Category: Northwest NewsMotorcyclist in critical condition after Clark County crash
by Casey Parks, The Oregonian
Original Article from OregonLive.com published Thursday May 21, 2009, 9:30 PM
A motorcyclist who crashed around 7 p.m. this evening is in critical condition.
The rider, a 59-year-old from the Battle Ground area, was driving southbound along N.E. Manley Road when he crossed into the opposing lane of traffic and then drove off the roadway, police said.
When witnesses found the man, he was not breathing. A 9-1-1 dispatcher reportedly told a witness how to successfully restore his breathing
The rider was taken to a hospital by the Life Flight Network. Clark County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the crash. A press release tonight said alcohol and excessive speed may have been factors.
– Casey Parks; caseyparks@news.oregonian.com
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