A spokesperson for University Hospital in Cincinnati says the lone survivor of a horrific motorcycle-cement truck crash in New Richmond last week is now upgraded to fair condition. 53 year old Larry Gillinger of Fayetteville was flown to the hospital last Tuesday, suffering from burns which he received in the crash that killed two fellow motorcyclists.
Officials say 39 year old James Hensley of New Richmond had just filled up on gas at a station in New Richmond with his friends, 56 year old Daniel Frazee of Bethel and Gillinger around 2:25 p.m. on January 30th. The trio left the station and were headed east on U.S. 52 when Hensley, who was leading the trio, failed to negotiate a curve, went left of center, and hit a westbound cement truck owned by Sardinia Concrete.
The concrete truck, driven by 58 year old Carl Watson of Seaman, overturned and struck Frazee's motorcycle. A sliding motorcycle then hit Gillinger's bike.
Hensley and Frazee both died at the scene. Gillinger was taken by Air Care helicopters to University Hospital. Watson was taken by ambulance to Clermont Mercy Hospital where he was treated and released.
Troopers say Hensley and Gillinger were both wearing helmets-Frazee was not. Troopers says they do not suspect alcohol use played a factor in this crash.
