PSP: Fleeing motorcyclist dragged trooper on Route 22
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — State Police in Lebanon County are seeking a motorcyclist they say dragged a trooper who was attempting to remove them from the bike.
State Police at Jonestown said the incident happened around 10:35 a.m. Saturday on Route 22 in Swatara Township.
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Three motorcycles passed a state trooper conducting speed enforcement at 121mph.
The trooper attempted to pull the three bikes over and a pursuit ensued, ending on Route 343.
Later, one of the motorcycles — ridden by two people — passed troopers again.
The motorcycle was brought to a stop and a trooper attempted to remove the operator, who then accelerated, dragging and injuring the trooper.
None of the motorcycles involved had registration places.
Anyone with information is asked to call State Police at Jonestown at 717-865-2194.
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