Police and medics were called around 4:30 p.m. to a crash near a pond in the 10100 block of Miamisburg-Springboro Road.
"We originally had a report that the motorcycle had gone into the pond, but those callers were not correct," Kramer said. "The motorcycle ran off the road and down toward the pond, but the motorcycle never actually got to the pond.
"When the motorcyclist left the road, it appears he hit the speed limit sign ... and the bike began to tumble and he separated from the motorcycle," Kramer said.
"It's pretty obvious in this situation the motorcyclist was traveling much faster than 45 mph and we'll continue to investigate to determine how fast he was traveling," he said.
The man, whose name and age were not immediately available, is a Miami Twp. resident, Kramer said.
He was wearing a helmet, but it came off because he likely didn't have it secured properly, he said. "If you're going to wear a helmet, it doesn't do you any good unless you wear it properly."
UPDATE @ 5:15 p.m.
A motorcyclist is injured after he crashed on Miamisburg-Springboro Road.
Initial reports indicated the motorcycle rider crashed into a pond, but the man did not land in the water, according to Miami Twp. police.
FIRST REPORT
A motorcyclist who reportedly crashed into a pond this afternoon is out of the water and on the way to the hospital.
CareFlight initially was called following the accident around 4:30 p.m. in the 10100 block of Miamisburg-Springboro Road in Miami Twp.
The extent of injuries is now known. We are on the way and will update this report as we learn details.
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