On June 2, 2013 at approximately 2:42 PM Darke County Deputies along with Arcanum Rescue, Pitsburg Fire and CareFlight were dispatched to the intersection of State Route 49 and Oakes Road in reference to an injury accident involving a motorcycle and an SUV.
Preliminary investigation revealed a 2007 Harley-Davidson motorcycle driven by, James R. Clevenger, 61, Lewisburg Ohio was northbound on State Route 49 at Oakes Road. A southbound 2006 Jeep Commander driven by, Sherri L. Wright, 49, Arcanum Ohio was stopped on State Route 49 at Oakes Road waiting to make a left turn. Wright failed to yield turning into the path of Clevenger. Clevenger struck Wright's vehicle causing him to lose control of the motorcycle. Clevenger then traveled off the right side of the roadway and was ejected from the motorcycle. Clevenger was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident and was the only occupant on the motorcycle.
Clevenger was transported to Miami Valley Hospital by CareFlight. Clevenger is listed in stable condition at this time.
This accident remains under investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.
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