Story Created:
May 17, 2008
Story Updated:
May 19, 2008
Motorcyclist's Legs Amputated By Crash
Sean O'Flaherty
GREENFIELD - A 33-year-old Milwaukee man lost both of his legs in a high-speed motorcycle accident Friday night.
Police said the crash happened at 10 p.m. in the 7600 block of West Forest Home Avenue.
Investigators said Julio A. Rivera was westbound on Forest Home at a high rate of speed when he lost control, struck the median and was ejected from the motorcycle. As Rivera flew through the air, his body struck a traffic sign and both of his legs were amputated.
Greenfield paramedics transported Rivera to Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Wauwatosa where he is being treated.
Alcohol does not appear to be involved in the crash, according to investigators.
Rivera did not have a valid motorcycle license.