Serious injuries in motorcycle accident, police say
CBC News
Posted: Jun 30, 2012 3:06 PM NT
Last Updated: Jun 30, 2012 2:58 PM NT
A 42-year-old man is in hospital with serious injuries following a motorcycle accident early Saturday morning near St. John's, according to police.
The RNC said shortly after 1:30 the man's motorcycle left the road in the area of Beachy Cove, St. Philips.
Alcohol is being considered a possible factor.
The RNC said the man's injuries are considered serious, but not life-threatening.
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