Texas Couple Injured in Motorcycle Crash

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) reported a Texas couple was injured in a motorcycle crash Thursday when the bike's back wheel began losing air. The crash occurred at 10:54 a.m. Thursday on Interstate 40 at Mile Marker 302 eastbound, about six miles west of Sallisaw. The OHP reported James Statts, 52, of Garland, Texas, the driver, was transported by Pafford EMS to Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith where he was treated and released. The passenger, Hilde Statts, 58, also from Garland, was transported by Pafford EMS to Sparks Regional Medical Center where she was admitted in stable condition with trunk, arm and leg injuries. The OHP reported James Statts lost control of the 2006 Harley Davidson when the back tire began losing air, and the motorcycle overturned throwing both the driver and passenger. Stay tuned to KXMX or visit www.kxmx.com for the latest news. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director