A 62-year-old man from Ash Flat was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident on Arkansas State Highway 341, also known as Push Mountain Road, on Thursday at 6:15 p.m.
According to the Arkansas State Police, the man lost control of his motorcycle, causing it to slide across the center line into the opposite lane. He was airlifted to Cox Medical Center South in Springfield for treatment of serious injuries. His name has not been released.
Authorities noted the driver was disoriented and unable to provide a statement prior to being transported. He has been cited for failure to maintain control of the motorcycle.
No other vehicles were involved in the incident and no additional injuries were reported. The accident led to temporary lane closures while emergency responders assisted at the scene.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing.