According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, on 4/19/20 at approximately 1250pm, deputies responded to the intersection of Pinebrook Lane and Rome Taberg Rd, outer district of Rome, for a single motorcycle personal injury accident. Patrick Clemens, 33, of Rome, was operating his 2007 Harley Davidson southeasterly on Rome Taberg Rd when his motorcycle had mechanical issues causing Clemens to lose control of his motorcycle, and he was thrown over the handlebars.

Clemens suffered minor injuries and was transported to St. Elizabeth's hospital for further evaluation.

The Oneida County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the New York State Police, Rome Fire and Amcare Ambulance.