Motorcycle crash under investigation in Steuben County

Steuben County authorities believe alcohol to be a factor in the crash which is still under investigation that happened Tuesday near Fremont. Steuben County Deputies responded to the 8000 block of East SR 120 in reference to a motorcycle accident at approximately 2:25 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Upon arrival police found a 2003 Suzuki motorcycle driven by Timothy Roden (age 44) of Camden, Michigan had been traveling East on SR 120 at an apparent high rate of speed and failed to negotiate a curve in the road. The motorcycle went off the North side of the road and slid before coming to a rest. Roden was flown from the scene to Parkview Regional Medical Center by Samaritan Helicopter for treatment of his injuries. Authorities say Roden was wearing a helmet that reduced the severity of his injuries.