Motorcyclist collides with moose

WARREN, Maine (July 3, 2006): A Tenants Harbor man was ejected from his motorcycle Friday night after colliding with a moose on Beechwood Street near the Thomaston and Warren line.

Randy Hilt, 41, of Tenants Harbor was driving his 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle shortly before 9:30 p.m. Friday night when a moose walked into the road, according to a Knox County Sheriff's Office report. Hilt was traveling south on Beechwood Street.

According to the sheriff's office report, Hilt attempted to stop his motorcycle, but struck the moose.

The collision ejected Hilt from his motorcycle and he skidded across the road. Hilt was wearing a helmet and suffered cuts, bruises and internal injuries.

Hilt was taken to Penobscot Bay Medical Center, where he was treated and released, according to Chris Burke, PBMC director of marketing and communications.

According to the sheriff's office report, the moose left the scene. Damage to the Harley Davidson was estimated to be $1,500.

From Village Soup, July 3, 2006