Leesburg Motorcyclist Injured In Crash
NOBLE COUNTY — Ricky Gibson, 36, Leesburg, was flown to Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, with head injuries and injuries to his entire body, following an accident at SR 5 and CR 900W in Noble County.
Noble County Police report at 4:39 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, Noble County Emergency Personnel were called to the intersection regarding an accident involving a motorcycle. Evidence at the scene and witness statements concluded Sylvia Campos, 27, Cromwell, was southwest on SR 5 in the area of CR 900W and was attempting to turn south on CR CR 900W.
Compos told police she saw the motorcycle traveling northeast on SR 5 and thought she had time to make her turn. The 2005 Ford Explorer, driven by Campos, turned into the path of Gibson’s 1999 Harley Davidson Sportster. Skid marks on the roadway determined Gibson had little time to react.
Campos and her passenger were not injured. She was cited for driving while suspended with priors.
Noble County Sheriff’s Department was assisted at the scene by Ligonier Police, Sparta Township Fire, Ligonier Fire and Parkview EMS.