In one of the most unusual traffic accidents on S. Division, a motorcyclist was rear-ended and then pulled along for several yards on Saturday morning. One person was arrested following the accident.
At 11:31 a.m., emergency crews responded to the 3800 block of S. Division for a motorcycle-vehicle accident. As crews arrived, a man was found on the side of the road surrounded by other motorists, who were assisting the male victim.
According to witnesses, a 2005 gray Buick and a 2014 Yamaha motorcycle were traveling northbound when the Buick ran into the motorcycle.
The impact caused the motorcycle’s back wheel and tire to engage under the car. From there, the vehicle pushed the motorcycle for several yards (estimated 25 yards) before coming to a stop in the roadway.
The motorcyclist was not thrown off the bike, but after coming to a stop was able to get off the bike and lay down off the road until paramedics arrived.
The motorcyclist with assistance from firefighters was able to get on a stretcher, was transported non-emergency to the hospital with complaints of lower back pain.
The driver of the Buick, who was taken into custody at 12:18 p.m., refused medical treatment at the scene. The suspect also refused consent to a blood test and was transported to police headquarters.
Joshua Ballard, 24, was arrested and charged with driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants. He was given a $1,000 bond by a Logan County judge.
Hope he makes a full and speedy recovery