Donald Stotler, 77, of Mason, was operating a 1981 Kawasaki motorcycle when he struck the rear of a tractor operated by Ronald Flint, 70, of Clarksville, Ohio, said Lt. Mike Sanders.
Both vehicles were traveling northeast on Ohio 3 at the time of the accident, but Stotler was not wearing his helmet when he struck the rear of the tractor, Sanders said.
His son, who was following behind in a motorcycle, managed to move around the tractor but Stotler failed to do so. Stotler was flown to Miami Valley Hospital, where he is listed in serious condition.
Flint was pulling a large Bush Hog mower, Sanders said.
Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be factors in the accident, which remains under investigation, Sanders said.
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