At approximately 2128hrs on Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 Police, Fire, and EMS were dispatched to the area of 35 W. Main St. in Salunga for a report of a crash involving a motorcycle. At time of dispatch, it was reported that the motorcycle had struck at least one vehicle and the rider was down in the roadway. Upon arrival the rider of the motorcycle, a 53yr old male was found lying in the roadway in and out of consciousness. The male was subsequently transported to a medical facility via ambulance for treatment of his injuries, which are believed to be serious. Preliminary investigation revealed that the motorcycle, a 2005 Kawasaki Z750S was traveling West on Main St. when it rear-ended a 2020 Honda CRV being operated by a 75yr old female. After striking the Honda CRV the motorcycle and rider slid further West down the roadway striking several parked vehicles before coming to rest. The 75yr old female was the only occupant of the Honda and she was uninjured in the crash. The roadway remained closed for investigation and clean up until approximately 0130hrs. The collision remains under investigation. Any witnesses are asked to contact East Hempfield Twp. Police at (717)898-3103.
Incident Date
Mar 2, 2022 @ 9:28 PM
Incident Type
Traffic Incident