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Lanes reopened after crash involving motorcycle in Colerain Twp

Lanes reopened after crash involving motorcycle in Colerain Twp

According to local police, a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash about 6:00 a.m. today in Colerain Township.

The accident was reported near Commons Circle on Colerain Avenue, just outside North gate Mall. As a precaution, both ways of Colerain Avenue remained closed for hours as authorities investigated, reopening the road around 9:30 this morning.

Lanes reopened after crash involving motorcycle in Colerain Twp

Police say the motorcycle that crashed was owned by the driver and a car. The rider was rushed to a hospital near the scene with severe injuries.

Police were able to track the fleeing vehicle and its owner, who has been identified as Taj McCall. McCall is a 34-year-old man. He has been booked on felony leaving the scene of an accident and other charges that have yet to be released.

The crash is being investigated. Anyone with information that could help the police investigation is asked to call the Colerain Township Police Department at 513-321-2677.