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Indiana State Police-Evansville District 35-Evansville, IN
Saturday May 17th, 2014 :: 08:01 p.m. EDT

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Motorcycle Crash Seriously Injures Evansville Man

Motorcycle Crash Seriously Injures Evansville Man

Pike County – At approximately 3:55 p.m., Indiana State Police responded to a motorcycle crash that seriously injured a 59-year-old Evansville man.

Preliminary investigation revealed that John Swan, 59, of Evansville, was riding his 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle southbound on SR 61 approximately one mile south of Spurgeon. Swan lost control as he was entering a curve causing the motorcycle to slide on its side. Swan was not wearing a helmet and received a serious head injury. He was airlifted to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville where he is currently being treated for his injuries.

The investigation is continuing.

Investigating Officer: Trooper John Davis, Indiana State Police

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Indiana State Police-Evansville District 35-Evansville, IN
19411 U.S. 41
Evansville, IN 47725

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Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 812-867-2079

Todd Ringle
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812-868-2153

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