Police Release Details of Motorcycle Crash That Left Harrisville Man Seriously Injured

| June 24, 2022

IRWIN TWP., Pa. (EYT) – State police have released information regarding a Harrisville man who was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash. 

According to Franklin-based State Police, this crash occurred as a 1996 Harley-Davidson FXS operated by 46-year-old Joseph E. Cooke, of Harrisville, was traveling eastbound on State Route 208, near Clintonville Road, in Irwin Township, Venango County, around 9:59 p.m. on May 25.

Cooke’s bike struck a deer that entered the roadway from the north.

The bike then swerved to the right and collided with a shallow embankment along the southern berm of the eastbound lane, police say.

Cooke was immediately transported to Grove City Hospital by a witness at the scene.

He was then air-lifted to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, in Pittsburgh, where he was treated for serious injuries sustained to his right leg as a result of the crash, according to police.

Clintonville Volunteer Fire Department and Lowry’s Towing also assisted at the scene.

PSP Franklin released the above report on Thursday, June 23, 2022.


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Jacob Deemer is a reporter for EYT Media Group, who is based out of Venango County. He started his career as a sports writer for a local newspaper before contributing to TheHockeyWriters.com as a beat writer for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He has spent over 6 years covering sports, crime, and local news in Venango, Clarion, and Jefferson Counties.
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