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St. Mary's Motorcyclist Dies From Injuries

St. Mary's Motorcyclist Dies From Injuries

MECHANICSVILLE - 4/25/2009

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On April 23, at approximately 3:52 p.m.. deputies from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office responded to a personal injury accident involving a motorcycle on Laurel Grove Road in the area of Kavanaugh Road, Mechanicsville. Upon arrival deputies located the operator, James Aloysius Butler, 36 of Eden,  lying on the ground with life threatening injuries. 

Due to Mr. Butler's condition he was flown by Trooper 7 to Prince George’s County Hospital Shock Trauma Center. Members of the Sheriff's Office Collision Reconstruction Team were requested and assumed the investigation
 
Investigation revealed Mr. Butler had been operating an unregistered 1996 Suzuki GSX600 Katana motorcycle, well in excess of the posted 30 mph speed limit, when he failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway. The motorcycle exited the south side of the roadway, struck two trees and became airborne. Mr. Butler was ejected and struck another tree.
 
At the time of the accident Mr. Butler was not wearing the required safety equipment. Several hours after the accident, Mr. Butler succumbed to his injuries at the P.G. County Hospital Shock Trauma Center. Speed and operator error are contributing factors in the crash.
 
The investigation is continuing by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Reconstruction Team and anyone who may have information or witnessed the accident is asked to contact Corporal D. Mills @ (301)475-4200 Ext. 1984
 
For questions or inquiries contact Captain T.L. Black, Commander, Patrol Division at 301-475-4200 Ext. 1925.  

Rescue Crews are responding to a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle along the 26300 block of Laurel Grove Road in the area of Cavanaugh Road in Mechanicsville.

The accident happened around 3:38 p.m. on April 23.

A 31-year-old male driving a Motorcycle was seriously injured. The patient is being flown by Trooper 7 to Prince Georges Shock Trauma. Preliminary reports indicate the victim's leg has been cut off.

TBN has a crew on the scene and will bring you more details as they become available.



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