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Man airlifted after motorcycle crash
Originally published 06:00 a.m., June 12, 2009
Updated 07:49 a.m., June 12, 2009
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There was quite a buzz around Underwood High School Thursday night after a MeritCare helicopter landed in the school parking lot to tend to a man injured in a motorcycle accident.
54-year-old Gene Kelm of Battle Lake was injured in a motorcycle crash while riding his cycle on County Road 35 in rural Battle Lake.
According to the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office, Kelm was southbound on County Road 35 near 180th Street around 6:30 p.m. when his motorcycle apparently entered a ditch and slid on its side. Kelm struck a chevron sign, and he and the cycle came to a stop just past 180th Street. As of Thursday evening it was unclear whether or not Kelm had been thrown from the motorcycle prior to hitting the sign.
The sheriff's office, Dalton Rescue and Ringdahl Ambulance responded to the scene, and Kelm was transported to the school parking lot. There he and authorities were met by a Life Flight crew who transported Kelm to MeritCare Hospital in Fargo. Kelm suffered severe injuries to his right leg, according to the sheriff's office.
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Thoughts and prayers are with Gene and his family. You are a wonderful person and we hope you get well soon.
Posted by aniederhaus (anonymous) on June 12, 2009 at 12:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Pat, and the boys, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Gene is a great man, and a good friend.
All of his friends, and brothers at Zuhrah are praying for a speedy recovery.
God Bless
Al and Deb Niederhaus
Posted by Mnhorsemom (anonymous) on June 12, 2009 at 1:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
More thoughts and prayers for Gene and his family from a fellow rider.
Posted by eagle_eyes (anonymous) on June 13, 2009 at 12:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
would also like to add a thank you to the underwood fire department as I see you are assissting here and not mentioned. Thoughts and prayers for this family!
Posted by phishnchick (anonymous) on June 13, 2009 at 11:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Our thoughts and prayers are with Gene, Pat and the rest of the family and friends. Continue to be strong. Thank you to all that helped get Gene to the waiting hands of the doctors and nurses at Merit Care.
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