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STATE POLICE

Sen. Browne hurt in cycle crash

State Sen. Patrick M. Browne, R-16th, is suspected of drunk driving in a motorcycle accident in which he was injured.

According to a press release from Pennsylvania State Police at Fogelsville, the one vehicle crash happened 4:33 p.m. May 2. Browne allegedly was westbound on Interstate 78, approaching the off-ramp to Lehigh Street, when he lost control of a 2011 Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The motorcycle fell onto its side and slid along the road.

Browne was taken to Lehigh Valley Health Network, Cedar Crest campus, with injuries by Allentown EMS.

The Allentown Police Department also responded to the crash location.

The accident remains under investigation.