Portland Man in Critical Condition Following Motorcycle Accident

CREATED Aug. 13, 2012

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  • 55-year-old Chris Hoppes lost control of his motorcycle on I-496 and has severe head injuries. He was not wearing a helmet. Video by fox47news.com

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A Portland man in critical condition after a motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon.

55-year-old Chris Hoppes was on westbound I-496 when he lost control of his motorcycle, and crashed and hit a cement retaining wall.

The Lansing Road ramp was closed for about two hours.

He suffered severe head injuries and was transported to Sparrow. He was not wearing helmet.

It is unknown whether alcohol or speed was a factor.