LAOTTO — Authorities say a crash fueled by “road rage” left a motorcycle rider hospitalized in critical condition Monday just before 5:30 p.m.
According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department, Jeffrey Clingerman, age 28 of Columbia City, was transported to Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne and placed in the intensive care unit with head trauma and a wrist injury.
Investigators say Clingerman was traveling north on State Road 3 at DeKalb County Road 62 at a high rate of speed. Reports indicate he braked abruptly, causing him to eject from the motorcycle.
He was reportedly not wearing a helmet and suffered his injuries as a result of being ejected.
Authorities say the crash was caused by a “road rage” incident involving another vehicle and driver. A sheriff’s deputy said Clingerman decided to slam on his brakes when he became irritated with the other driver for an unknown reason.
Clingerman also allegedly had a suspended license and no motorcycle endorsement.
Parkview DeKalb EMS, the LaOtto Fire Department, and Indiana State Police assisted the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department at the scene.
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