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Motorcycle Crash Hospitalizes 1, TEMPE CREEK, May 7, 2022 - At approximately 5:30 pm on May 7, 2022, a 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by Justin Robert Jones, 35, of Las Vegas, Nevada, was north-bound on FM-350 South (just north of the Polunsky Prison Unit).  Jones entered a curve too fast and left the pavement to the right.  His motorcycle turned over in the grass ejecting Jones in the process.  Jones was wearing a helmet.  Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Scenic Loop Volunteer Fire Department and Trooper Johnny Wilkerson with the Texas Highway Patrol.  Passer bys stopped to help Jones.  Jones was transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital.  Jones appeared to be in pain and stated that he had difficulty breathing.  Jones was cited for unsafe speed.  Traffic on 350 was partially blocked during investigation and cleanup.  His motorcycle was recovered by friends.

35 year old Justin Robert Jones, of Las Vegas, Nevada, received help from passers by and EMS personnel after crashing his Harley Davidson motorcycle off FM-350 South.
Trooper Johnny Wilkerson questions Jones about his crash.
Jones was transported to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital.
Heidi was on duty for PolkCountyToday.com.
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