Wasilla, AK : 51-year-old Ken Barkley's injured in single-vehicle crash on Wasilla-Fishhook Road near Summit Circle on Thursday night, May 26, 2016

An official who oversees fire and medical emergency responses in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough was gravely injured in a Wasilla motorcycle crash Thursday night.

Word of 51-year-old Ken Barkley's single-vehicle crash on Wasilla-Fishhook Road near Summit Circle first reached Alaska State Troopers at about 6:30 p.m., according to a dispatch. Barkley was taken to Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, where staff listed him in critical condition Friday morning.

"(Barkley) was southbound on Wasilla-Fishhook when his motorcycle left the roadway and ejected him from the motorcycle," troopers wrote.

Troopers said Barkley, who wasn't wearing a helmet, was flown to Anchorage with serious injuries.

Borough manager John Moosey confirmed that Barkley, director of fire and rescue for the borough's emergency services, was hurt in the crash.

Borough officials will choose an interim director Friday to fulfill Barkley's duties while he recuperates, Moosey said.

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Mat-Su fire official critical after Wasilla motorcycle wreck