Motorcycle accident sends man to hospital

5/11/2014
BLADE STAFF

LEIPSIC, Ohio — A Leipsic, Ohio, man was injured Sunday when he lost control of his motorcycle in Hancock County.

Michael J. Peterson, 32, was westbound at about 12:24 a.m. on State Rt. 613 near Township Road 117 in Pleasant Township when he lost control of his 2013 Harley Davidson and veered off the road, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office said.

Mr. Peterson was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital. The hospital had no information on a patient by that name.

The sheriff’s office said Mr. Peterson was not wearing a helmet.