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Motorcycle accident injures 1

By Jayne Hanson
Today's News-Herald
Published Friday, September 26, 2008 7:12 PM MST

A motorcyclist collided with a vehicle Friday morning just beyond the intersection of North Lake Havasu Avenue and South Palo Verde Boulevard, resulting in an injury accident.

Jayne Hanson/News-Herald Photo Emergency care providers help accident victim, Ellis Price, after his motorcycle crashed into the back of a vehicle on Lake Havasu Avenue on Friday. The accident resulted in injuries, and Price was transported by ambulance to Havasu Regional Medical Center.

Lake Havasu City Police Sgt. Grce said, Ellis Price, 80, was traveling northbound on Lake Havasu Avenue when his blue 2003 Harley Davidson hit the rear of a gray 2002 Mitsubishi driven by Casey Owens, 26, at 8:32 a.m. Grce said, Price tried to split traffic by quickly moving into the right lane in an attempt to avoid the accident.

Owens, also traveling northbound on Lake Havasu Avenue, had stopped in the roadway just north of the South Palo Verde Boulevard intersection to make a right-hand turn into the Arco Am/Pm service station.

“Everything went up into the air, he kept going and the motorcycle stopped,” said a witness, Phil Shelton, of Lake Havasu City.

Shelton was traveling westbound on South Palo Verde and was stopped at the traffic light of the intersection as Price passed by. Shelton said he could see the panic on Price’s face as his motorcycle approached the scene. He knew, Shelton said, that he was going to hit. Shelton immediately called the police when he saw the collision.

Lake Havasu City police responded to the accident call along with Fire Truck Five and River Medical.

Lake Havasu City Fire Department Battalion Chief Rick Felish said Price was conscious at the scene and complained of back pain to the paramedics.

Price was transported from the accident scene to Havasu Regional Medical Center by River Medical to be treated for his injuries.

Price was wearing a motorcycle helmet at the time the accident occurred.

You may contact the reporter at jhanson@havasunews.com.

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come on wrote on Sep 27, 2008 2:41 PM:

" we are all gonna get old at one time or another. It's not just older people that drivers have to worry about. I wish people would stop being so evil and inconsiderate of others. Atfer all that's why this world is in the condition it's in NOW. "

AMERICA wrote on Sep 27, 2008 1:41 PM:

" I agree that seniors should have to take a drivers test over,,, I don't know at what age, as everyone ages differently. Was the motorcycle faulty, did he have a heart attack or was it dementia?? It is scary tho, a good young friend was killed by an old driver, on the wrong side of the interstate. I also witnessed a driver on the wrong side, coming towards us, in alot of traffic. Luckily, everyone was able to get in the right side lane. Family should be watching their parents, grandparents for signs of confusion. My sister-in-law had to take her Mothers keys away-she would pull in so close to the wall in the garage, she couldn't get out!! Kids don't like to do that because then they will have to take on the responsability of driving their parents. "

Shon wrote on Sep 27, 2008 8:45 AM:

" 80 years old on a motorcycle! When you hit the age of 75, you should be given a new driving test at least every two years. Not the written or the eye test, I'm talking about getting out there and proving you can drive. It might save some lives. "

Steve wrote on Sep 27, 2008 8:12 AM:

" Owens, also traveling northbound on Lake Havasu Avenue, had stopped in the roadway just north of the South Palo Verde Boulevard intersection to make a right-hand turn into the Arco Am/Pm service station.

Good trick, seeing as how Arco was on his left!!! "

bad posture wrote on Sep 27, 2008 7:22 AM:

" Good back technique by RMI staff. Bad back technique by LHCFD. Save your backs, guys, the city won't pay for them if you get hurt... "

Staci wrote on Sep 26, 2008 10:32 PM:

" Too bad that noise ordinance isn't in effect. That would keep 80yr olds off the roads on their Harley's. Sad! "

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