One injured in Sanilac County motorcycle crash

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A motorcyclist is recovering from a weekend accident in Sanilac County’s Washington Township. According to Sheriff’s Deputies, a 68 year old Clinton Township man was traveling south on Ruth Road near Frenchline Road shortly after 3pm this past Saturday. The motorcyclist is believed to have drove off the roadway onto the gravel shoulder, subsequently loosing control and being thrown from the bike. He was found in a ditch by first responders and was treated at the scene by Sanilac EMS and was taken to a Sandusky area hospital for treatment. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the accident and investigations are ongoing.