Motorcycle accident victim transported to hospital by Life Star

A Lawrence man was taken by Life Star helicopter to a Kansas City area hospital Saturday afternoon after losing control of his motorcycle. His injuries were not believed to be life threatening.

Forty six-year-old Charles Hale, Lawrence, was transported to a Kansas City-area hospital by Life Star helicopter after a motorcycle accident near the intersection of Harper and 17th streets about 6:15 p.m. Saturday.

According to Lawrence Police Sgt. Randy Roberts, Hale was traveling north on Harper and lost control of his motorcycle, hitting a curb. He sustained a head injury, though the injury is not believed to be life threatening. A Life Star helicopter transported him from the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

Hale was not wearing a helmet, according to Roberts.

Additional information regarding the accident and Hale’s condition was not available as of late Sunday night.

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