Incident #: 2107032957
Type: VEHICLE ACCIDENT-CLASS 1
Time Received: 07/28/2021 06:31:59
Status: COMPLETE
Service: POLICE
NLCRPD Patrol District: L86 SECTOR 32 PENN TWP P868
Primary Agency: NORTHERN LANCASTER COUNTY REGIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
Responsible Unit: P86-9
Location: 1237 LANCASTER RD
Municipality: PENN TOWNSHIP
Cross Streets: AUCTION RD/GRAYSTONE RD
Latitude: 40.1365577947771
Longitude: -76.3812015048134

The NLCRPD responded to the report of a crash involving a motorcyclist on Lancaster Road (Route 72) near the intersection of Auction Road. The male identified himself as Michael (Mike) C Buller, age 52, of the 6000 block of Bayberry Avenue, Manheim, PA .The operator was able to communicate with the NLCRPD officer despite his injuries.

The motorcycle operator was operating his 2016 black Harley Davidson 103 on Lancaster Rd heading southbound going approximately 40-45 MPH. The operator advised that as he was going through the traffic light at the entrance of Dollar General, his back tire felt loose, and he lost control of his back end. The operator tried to maintain balance while traveling straight, however he jerked and sent his bike straight towards the utility pole located on the right side of the roadway. The motorcycle struck the ground wire/stake of the utility pole; no damage was done to the pole. The Harley and the rider then rolled onto its side in a plane of grass off the right side of the roadway. The operator suffered a serious head laceration and possible broken ribs. The operator was transported by EMS to Lancaster General Hospital for his injuries. The operator had in possession a valid motorcycle license, registration, and insurance. The operator did not have any passengers on board the motorcycle.