Motorcyclist hurt critically in crash

7/16/2004

A Sylvania Township man thrown from his motorcycle Wednesday night after striking the rear of a car on I-475 near Central Avenue was in critical condition yesterday in Toledo Hospital.

Ronald Ritch of 6047 Blossman Rd. was riding eastbound near the Central exit in heavy traffic about 6:15 p.m., following a car driven by Kori Vincent, 18, of Oregon, police said.

Ms. Vincent was forced to brake suddenly. Mr. Ritch's motorcycle struck the rear of her car, throwing him off his vehicle, police said.