(11-16-24) At around 3:14 a.m. on November 16, 2024, Darke County Deputies attempted to pull over a black 2000 Harley Davidson due to a moving violation at the intersection of Oliver Road and U.S. 127. The rider appeared to be having difficulty controlling the motorcycle prior to the stop. The motorcycle evaded the traffic stop, prompting a pursuit. The chase moved east on Oliver Road, then onto State Route 121, before heading south on Arcanum-Bears Mill Road, entering a cemetery, and continuing through several harvested fields. The operator proceeded southeast, crossing Horner Road and entering another field. Eventually, the operator lost control in the mud and was apprehended.
The rider was identified as Eric Haines (29) from Versailles and was taken to the Darke County Sheriff’s Office Jail facing the following charges:
Lake County, FL — A resident of Sanford tragically lost his life in a motorcycle incident on Saturday evening in Lake County, as reported by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The accident occurred at approximately 5:03 PM on November 9, 2024, at the crossroads of State Road 44 and Bottany Woods Drive.
The 57-year-old motorcyclist was heading southbound on a 2020 Harley Davidson FXLRS when he was unable to manage a curve in the roadway. His motorcycle veered off the right side of State Road 44, crashing into a concrete mailbox. The impact of the collision caused him to be ejected from the bike.
Emergency personnel swiftly transported him to AdventHealth DeLand Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Officials from FHP confirmed that the rider was not equipped with a helmet at the time of the accident. The man’s family has been informed of his passing.
The FHP continues to investigate this heartbreaking incident to determine the circumstances surrounding this fatal crash.
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