A Gore woman was injured when she crashed the motorcycle she was driving about four miles west of Hennessey in Kingfisher County, according to an Oklahoma Highway Patrol report.
Sheila Hendryx, 44, was listed in critical condition at St. Mary’s Regional Hospital in Enid, the report states.
The accident happened at approximately 9:20 a.m. Thursday on Oklahoma 51. According to the OHP, Hendryx was driving a 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster westbound, and Harry Hendryx, 47, of Covington was riding a 2007 Harley-Davidson Road King, also westbound. Harry Hendryx was trying to pass traffic in the eastbound lane when they decided they didn’t have enough room and tried to return to the westbound lane. The rear of Harry Hendryx’ motorcycle was struck by Sheila Hendryx’ front tire. Sheila Hendryx’ motorcycle flipped onto its side and slid approximately 110 feet before Sheila Hendryx was ejected. The motorcycle continued another 30 feet.
Harry Hendryx was wearing a helmet and was not injured. Sheila Hendryx was not wearing a helmet.The cause of the collision was listed on the trooper’s report as unsafe speed.
