August 30, 2024 at 12:00 a.m.

Capsule Reports - Friday, Aug. 30, 2024


Man injured

A Portland man sustained several injuries after the motorcycle he was driving crashed into a sign along county road 200 South about 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.

Wharris R. Willis Jr., 50, was driving a 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom west on the road just east of county road 425 East when he crashed into a road closed sign. Willis was ejected from the motorcycle and landed in a ditch on the north side of the road.

Willis sustained injuries to his left elbow and ankle, along with several cuts and friction wounds to his arms and head. He was transported to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie for his injuries.

Willis was also administered a drug and alcohol blood test with results pending.

The motorcycle was towed, with damage estimated between $10,000 and $25,000.

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