Published: September 11, 2009 11:13 pm      

9/12 - N.J. man injured in Garrett County

OAKLAND — A New Jersey man was injured Thursday when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a tree along Glendale Road, Maryland State Police said.

Michael Pagan, 45, of Morris Plains, was taken to Garrett Memorial Hospital by Northern Rescue Squad following the 5 p.m. mishap that occurred west of state Route 495. No information was available concerning Pagan’s injuries or medical condition.

Police said Pagan was operating a 2002 Yamaha FZ1 westbound when he lost control of the motorcycle, left the roadway and struck a tree. Upon impact, Pagan was ejected.

Pagan was cited for negligent driving and traveling at a speed greater than reasonable.

Bittinger Volunteer Fire Company also responded.