News brief: Motorcyclists hurt in Morton, Pe Ell

By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter

A 64-year-old Glenoma resident was injured last night when he wrecked his motorcycle on state Route 7 in Morton.

Troopers responding to the approximately 10:10 p.m. call found that Martin E. Sprinkle had been traveling southbound when he lost control in the gravel on the right shoulder. The 1993 Harley Davidson FLSTC came to rest in the southbound lane, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Sprinkle had been wearing a helmet, according to the state patrol. The wreck is blamed on inattention.

The investigating trooper reports he was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle,

Sprinkle is listed in serious condition in the intensive care unit this morning, a hospital spokesperson said.

Earlier in the day, a motorcyclist was hurt in a collision just west of Pe Ell.

Firefighters and medics were called at 12:05 p.m. to state Route 6 in or near the construction area at McCormick Road, according to Lewis County Fire District 11.

“I’m not certain if he got hit, but I think he got hit by a car,” Fire Chief Michael Krafczyk said this morning.

The chief said he wasn’t at the scene and had not yet been briefed on the incident.

The patient was transported to Pe Ell School where a helicopter met responders, and flew him to Harborview, according to Krafczyk.

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One Response to “News brief: Motorcyclists hurt in Morton, Pe Ell”

  1. Lisa-Marie Wilson says:

    I would like to know more about this accident. Please post updates. My prayers are with the injured and his family.