Mark Stratton Injured in Motorcycle Accident on Hwy. 62 in Orange

62-Year-Old Mark Stratton Injured in Orange Motorcycle Accident on Highway 62

Orange, Texas (January 28, 2020) – A motorcyclist was injured on Saturday in a traffic accident in Orange, according to the authorities.

The collision happened on January 18, on Highway 62.

Police said a 57-year-old woman was driving northbound on the highway when she crossed over into the southbound lane and hit Mark Stratton, 62, who was riding a motorcycle. 

The accident happened after Stratton, who is a member of the Patriot Guard Riders of Southeast Texas, had left the funeral of US Army Specialist Jacoby McFarland.

Stratton was rushed to St. Elizabeth hospital where he underwent emergency surgery, and his left foot had to be amputated.

The authorities are investigating the crash.