在堪萨斯州,一名摩托车手为了躲避火鸡而转弯,导致紧急空运,伤势严重。
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in Kansas after swerving to avoid turkeys, prompting an emergency airlift.
一名29岁的摩托车手在堪萨斯州道格拉斯县(Douglas County),星期四晚上受重伤,因为他在孤星湖附近的E. 661 Diagonal路上转弯避开一群火鸡。
A 29-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries Thursday evening in Douglas County, Kansas, after swerving to avoid a group of turkeys on E. 661 Diagonal Road near Lone Star Lake.
坠机事件发生在下午5点之后,紧急救援人员将驾驶员空运到堪萨斯城的一家医院。
The crash occurred just after 5 p.m., prompting emergency crews to airlift the rider to a Kansas City-area hospital.
当局证实火鸡是造成事故的原因, 并指出这名男子的头盔及防护装备可能会降低伤势严重性。
Authorities confirmed the turkeys were the cause of the accident and noted the man’s helmet and protective gear likely reduced the severity of his injuries.
Douglas县警长办公室正在调查并敦促司机对野生动物保持警觉,特别是在农村地区。
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating and urging drivers to remain alert for wildlife, especially in rural areas.