AVON – A motorcycle crash on Route 4 sent a 14-year-old to the hospital Thursday afternoon.
According to Sheriff Scott Nichols, Deputy David Davol and other first responders were dispatched to Route 4 in Avon at approximately 1:48 p.m. on Thursday. A 2015 Harley Davidson was traveling southbound when the operator lost control of the motorcycle on the soft shoulder of the road, resulting in the motorcycle leaving the roadway.
The operator, Ronald Veilleux, 58 of Phillips, was treated at the scene while the passenger, his 14-year-old daughter, was transported to Franklin Memorial Hospital for possible injuries.
In addition to Franklin County Sheriff’s Office personnel, Phillips Fire Department and NorthStar EMS assisted at the scene.
We have had some beautiful days. There is still snow on the ground, so it might be a little early for a “ride.” Glad everyone is ok just the same.
Though the weather has warmed up, and the urge to get out there and ride is great, there is still a ton of sand on the road from winter. I know there are many “seasoned” riders out there who can handle just about anything, but this accident should provide a bit of a wake up call. It’s not quite time to ride just yet. Glad they are both going to be ok.