Jerome Kramer, Lincoln County Sheriff press release and PSA
On March 19, 2024 a deputy sheriff was working traffic on South US 83. He observed a northbound motorcycle traveling at nearly 100 MPH. As the deputy got behind the motorcycle to make a traffic stop the driver turned abruptly onto Dodge Hill Road. The driver accelerated heavily to avoid the deputy and lost control of the motorcycle. He appeared to be suffering primarily from some serious “road rash” from his body skidding on the pavement. He was transported to the hospital.
It is the time of year again that the sport bikes are speeding on our highways. They will soon be running in packs in the residential neighborhoods and subdivisions, disturbing the peace. They accelerate and maneuver so quickly that it is very difficult for law enforcement to make contact with them.
We will be doing more this year with the use of aircraft to try to keep the public from having to deal with this harassment and to keep all of the motoring public safe. Every contact will result in an arrest. There will be no warnings.