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Last updated on Friday, May 1, 2015
(TAYLORSVILLE) - A Johnson County man suffered serious injuries after being thrown from his motorcycle after it collided with another vehicle.
Bartholomew County Sheriff's Department Spokesperson Judy Jackson says that just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Deputy Sheriff Andrew Dougan responded to the crash at the intersection of U.S. 31 and Main Street in Taylorsville.
Authorities say the driver of the vehicle, identified as 36-year-old Christopher Wagner, of Taylorsville, was westbound on Main Street, crossing US 31. He collided with the motorcyclist, identified as 24-year-old John M. Borges, of Franklin, who was northbound on U.S. 31. Sheriff's officials have not indicated what led to the crash, or who was at fault.
Authorities say that Borges was ejected from the motorcycle, but was responsive at the scene. He was transported to Methodist Hospital by Lifeline helicopter. Wagner was not injured.
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