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Man seriously injured in motorcycle crash

August 2, 2011
A Bonners Ferry man suffered serious injuries Monday night in a single vehicle motorcycle accident on Canyon View Drive.

Kinley Nelson lost control of his 1981 Honda motorcycle at about 9:40 p.m. He was transported to Boundary Community Hospital with life-threatening injuries, and later flown by MedStar to Kootenai Medical Center.

Nelson worked for many years at Taft's Radio Shack in downtown Bonners Ferry, and currently operates his own electronics business. He operates lights and sound for nearly all presentations at the Becker Auditorium at Bonners Ferry High School.

According to Trinity Lutheran Church Pastor Bruce Barth, who was on his way to Coeur d'Alene when contacted, there is no medical report available, but Kinley's injuries were very critical. His parents, Pastor Larry and Barb Nelson, joined him at the hospital shortly after he was transported.

"I think it's safe to say he is fighting for his life right now," Barth said. "His parents are with him, and are very appreciative of everyone's prayers, but right now their thoughts are focused on Kinley."

According to the Idaho State Police, the accident is still under investigation.
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