R-section crash causes motorcyclist to become airborne


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  • | 4:00 a.m. June 20, 2012
Miteen was not wearing a helmet. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash.
Miteen was not wearing a helmet. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash.
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Travis Lee Miteen, 23, of Palm Coast was listed in serious condition after a single-vehicle crash at 4:50 p.m. June 20.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Miteen was driving a 2002 Suzuki motorcycle on Rickenbacker Lane in Palm Coast, when for an unknown reason he failed to negotiate a turn and traveled onto the east shoulder. The motorcycle became airborne and struck a concrete culvert.

The bike then overturned, partially ejecting the driver. Miteen sustained head, face, arm and leg injuries, but the injuries were not life threatening.

Miteen was not wearing a helmet. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash.

 

 

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