SHAMOKIN - A motorcyclist was taken to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Sunday night after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing to the road.
The unidentified man, who was driving a Yamaha motorcycle, was traveling south on South Pearl Street at the intersection of East Montgomery Street near Anthracite Provision Co. at approximately 8:30 p.m. when he failed to break because of gravel on the road, according to Shamokin City Police Cpl. Darwin Tobias III.
The rider's leg appeared to be injured and his neck and back were stabilized. He was taken to Geisinger by AREA Services ambulance.
Also responding to the scene were Shamokin Fire Department.
The man's name and medical condition were not available at press time.