A Prospect man was taken by helicopter to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh after suffering serious injuries in a two-vehicle accident Friday.

A Franklin Township woman was taking a left turn across Route 422 West into the parking lot of Michael's Restaurant at 970 New Castle Road when her Chevrolet Aveo collided with the man, who was heading west on his motorcycle.

The collision forced the man from the seat of his motorcycle to a spot about 50 feet. He suffered facial, pelvic and internal injuries.

The man was taken by Stat Medevac to UPMC Presbyterian.

Prospect Volunteer Fire Department responded to the accident.

Prospect assistant fire chief Jerry Osborne said it was currently unclear if either driver was operating

above the speed limit.

The woman suffered minor injuries to her wrist and knee. She was taken to Butler Memorial Hospital.

Portersville Volunteer EMS, Butler Ambulance Service and Butler State Police also responded to the scene. The car and motorcycle both were towed, and the Route 422 west was shut down for multiple hours, while

the eastbound lane was kept open.

The names of the Prospect man and Franklin Township woman were not available.