Two motorcycle wrecks in two days; serious injuries sustained

Local emergency services have responded to two motorcycle accidents in two days. According to a statement from the Washington County Sheriff's Department, the first motorcycle accident occurred at approximately 4:06 pm on June 2, 2026, at the intersection of State Road 60 West and Orchard Road.

Authorities say that evidence at the scene indicate that Robert Sparrow, age 49 of Orleans, was traveling east on State Road 60, driving a black Suzuki motorcycle. As Sparrow approached the intersection of Orchard Road, a silver BMW passenger car, driven by Evelyn Lloyd, age 92 of Salem, pulled out in front of Sparrow from Orchard Road, onto State Road 60.

Evidence at the scene indicates Sparrow applied his brakes in an attempt to avoid a collision with Lloyd, but was unable to stop and struck the front driver’s side area of Lloyd’s vehicle.

Sparrow was ejected from his motorcycle, struck the windshield of Lloyd’s vehicle, went airborne over the car roof, landed on the south shoulder of State Road 60, and rolled into the grass along the edge of the roadway.

Sparrow was flown to University of Louisville Hospital by air ambulance for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Lloyd refused medical treatment at the scene.

Sgt. Matt Hein is the lead investigating officer and was assisted by Animal Control Officer Mike Wimmer, Deputy Dylan Johnson and members of the Salem Police Department, Salem Fire Department and Washington County Ambulance Service. The accident is still under investigation.

The next day, members of emergency services responded to the second motorcycle accident, which occurred at approximately 12:38 pm, on June 3, 2026, at the intersection of State Road 135 South and Old State Road 135 South.

Deputies arrived on the scene and observed a blue 2009 Yamaha motorcycle along with a 2021 Ford truck in the southbound lane of State Road 135.

Statements and evidence gathered at the scene indicate that William Herron, age 80, of Pekin, Indiana, was traveling south on State Road 135 in his Ford truck. Herron had stopped at the intersection of Old State Road 135 and was waiting to make a left turn onto Old State Road 135.

Donald Walker, age 38 of Pekin, Indiana was also traveling south on State Road 135, on his Yamaha motorcycle. For an unknown reason, Walker was unable to stop his motorcycle and collided with the rear end of Herron’s truck. Walker was ejected from the motorcycle, causing what authorities say appeared to be life-threatening injuries.

Walker was transported to University of Louisville Hospital by air ambulance. Herron refused medical treatment at the scene.

Det. Brad Naugle is the lead investigating officer and was assisted by Sgt. Tory Hildreth, Lt. Wayne Blevins and members of the Salem Fire Department and the Washington County Ambulance Service.

Photos provided by Sgt. Hein and Sgt. Hildreth.