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Morgantown Man Seriously Injured In Dirt Bike Crash

Last updated on Monday, February 1, 2016

(MORGANTOWN) - A Morgantown man was seriously injured in a dirt bike crash Saturday.

Indiana Conservation Officers, along with Johnson County Sheriff Department, is investigating a dirt bike crash involving 27-year-old Chad Smith of Morgantown.

According to police, Smith was riding his 2007 Yamaha dirt bike with friends on private property in the 7000 block of County Road 125 South. He was negotiating a steep downhill ride when he lost control and was thrown from the bike.

His riding partners immediately called 911.

Smith sustained serious back injury and was life lined to Methodist Hospital. There is no update on Smith's condition at this time.

Smith was wearing a helmet and riding googles.

Alcohol does not appear to have played a role in the crash.

Bargersville Fire and EMS Departments assisted at the scene.

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