2 motorcyclists hurt in collision

7/31/2006

NORWALK, Ohio - Two 20-year-old Norwalk residents were injured when their motorcycles collided yesterday on Shawmill Road near U.S. 250, according to the Ohio Highway Patrol.

Troopers said Patrick Smith and Dylan Flew were traveling east on Shawmill at 2:21 p.m., about two-tenths of a mile from U.S. 250, when Mr. Smith swerved left into Mr. Flew.

Both men were thrown from their bikes. Mr. Flew, who was not wearing a helmet, was flown to St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, where he was in serious condition. Mr. Smith, who was wearing a helmet, was treated at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.