ELKHART, IN : Elkhart motorcyclist injured in crash on C.R. 6 just west of the Elkhart Municipal Airport on Tuesday, 20th August 2019

A 57-year-old motorcyclist was injured in a crash west of Elkhart on Tuesday morning, according to the Elkhart County Sheriff's Office.

Albert Vega Jr. of Elkhart was traveling west on C.R. 6 just west of the Elkhart Municipal Airport around 9 a.m, police said.

Vega was driving a Indian Chief motorcycle behind a GMC Acadia SUV driving by Sandra S. George, 70, of Goshen. Vega attempted to pass George on the left as she began turning left into a private drive. Vega then crashed into the driver's side of the Acadia, according to police.

Police said Vega was transported to South Bend Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries to his right leg and face. He was wearing a helmet.

The crash remained under investigation.

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