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Pottsville Man Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash

Bike slid on unknown oily substance, police say

A Pottsville man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash last week.

According to State Police-Frackville, the crash happened along High Rd. at its intersection with Condor Lane in Cass Township on Nov. 21 at about 3:30 p.m.

Police say a Harley-Davidson Softail Standard driven by Mark Jordan, 72, was traveling east on High Rd. when it failed to negotiate a left-hand curve in the roadway.

The motorcycle slide sideways on the road, spinning about 360 degrees before coming to a final stop.

Police say the road was slippery due to an unknown oily substance on the road at the time.

Jordan suffered suspected serious injuries and was rushed by Minersville EMS to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville for treatment.

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