A sharp turn located just south of Walnut Road on Route 16, Orma, WV has been the site of 5 motorcycle accidents within 5 years. The Upper West Fork Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene of the fifth motorcycle accident around 2:30 p.m. that resulted in the driver being transported to Minnie Hamilton and Read More…
Tag: Motorcycle Accident
James King Jailed for 2022 West Fork Accident
On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at approximately 5:52 p.m., Cpl. Jeffrey Hunt was contacted by Calhoun County 911 and advised that they had received multiple calls regarding a motorcycle that had crashed and had been abandoned at the intersection of WV Route 16, South Calhoun Highway , Red Roof Lane, the entrance to the Upper Read More…
Tennessee Biker Fails to Navigate Chloe Turn
A group of about 20 Harley riders from Clarksville, TN, were riding from Beckley to Parkersburg today on South Calhoun Hwy, when one of the riders lost control while negotiating a curve in Chloe. Trooper Brian Young, investigating officer, stated that the bike slid off the roadway causing minor injuries to the rider and his Read More…
Biker downed by Doe on 33/119 East of Sandridge
The Highways of Calhoun County have claimed multiple motorcycles this summer in accidents generally caused by unfamiliarity with the winding roads that are often what attracts the bikers in the beginning. Today’s accident was likely unavoidable as many automobiles face the same demise with area deer bolting into the road, unseen until impact. A 66 Read More…
Two Riders Injured in Route 16 Motorcycle Accident
Chief of the West Fork Volunteer Fire Department, Randy Perkins, said that this turn was well known for bike incidents due to riders who are unfamiliar with the area not realizing how sharp the turns are until it’s too late. Those responding to scene were the West Fork Volunteer Fire Department, Calhoun EMS, and the Read More…
Motorcyclists Flown from Wayne Underwood Field following Accident
A motorcycle driver and passenger, both in their seventies, were riding on Route 5 West coming toward Grantsville when, in navigation of a turn, his foot plate caught the pavement causing the Harley Davidson Bike to lay down; dragging both riders along the roadway and berm. Both sustained multiple injuries requiring life flights to be Read More…
