Motorcyclist injured in Friday wreck
WASHINGTON TWP — A northern Butler County man suffered a possible head injury Friday evening after crashing his motorcycle on Branchton Road, according to authorities.
Stephen V. Dombeck, 29, of Slippery Rock, was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital for treatment following the wreck, which occurred about 6:15 p.m. His condition was not available Saturday.
State police said Dombeck was driving east just north of Higgins Road when he lost control of his 1994 Suzuki Intruder going around a curve.
The motorcycle rolled onto its side.
The bike slid on the pavement and ended off the north side of Branchton Road. Police said Dombeck was not wearing a helmet.
Eau Claire volunteer firefighters and a crew from Karns City Regional Ambulance assisted in the call.
A STAT MedEvac helicopter flew Dombeck to UPMC Presbyterian.
Authorities did not know the extent of Dombeck's injuries.
