Motorcyclist injured, transported

SALINE TOWNSHIP — The rider of a motorcycle was transported by medical helicopter to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center following a collision with a pickup truck at the intersection of state Routes 213 and 7 Saturday.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported Mohammed Joumma, 51, of Toronto was traveling south on Route 7 when he was struck by a pickup truck driven by Travis Orr, 47, of Irondale at about 4:51 p.m.

Highway Patrol Sgt. Jeff Bernard said it’s been determined that Orr failed to yield to Joumma and charges are pending.

Dispatched to the scene were the TEMS Joint Ambulance District and Irondale and Stratton fire departments.

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