 ISP Photo PUTNAM COUNTY - A 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by Anthony Tingley, 58. of Terre Haute, was eastbound on Interstate-70 when Tingley lost control, crashing to the pavement and skidding approximately 250 feet around 8:20 a.m. today.
Tingley was airlifted to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis for treatment of facial lacerations and possible internal injuries, according to a report by Indiana State Police Sgt. Joe Watts. Indiana State Police Troopers and Putnam County emergency agencies responded to the motorcycle crash in the eastbound lanes of I- 70 near the 37.5 mile marker. "A witness following the cycle reported seeing smoke suddenly emit from the cycle while simultaneously weaving erratically and crashing. The witness reported the cycle behavior as if a tire had blown out," Watts said, adding that aan examination of the motorcycle revealed a fully deflated and damaged rear tire. Master Trooper Chris Harcourt stated, “The driver was wearing an approved DOT helmet which most likely reduced his injuries and/or saved his life”. The crash was investigated by ISP Master Trooper Chris Harcourt. Assisting were Master Troopers Don Farris and Chip McKee, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Putnam County Operation Life, Cloverdale Fire/Rescue and the Indiana Department of Transportation. Comments are closed.
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