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Leesburg Couple Hospitalized for Motorcycle Accident

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MARION – A Leesburg couple was flown to Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne following a motorcycle accident Saturday near Marion.
According to a Parkview Hospital spokesperson this morning, Robert E. Cleveland Jr., 58, is in fair condition and Bobbi Cleveland, 55, is in serious condition.
An Indiana State Police spokesman provided information today from the preliminary investigation report.
The accident occurred at approximately 3:20 p.m. Saturday.
Robert Cleveland was driving a 2004 Harley Davidson XL 1200C with Bobbi as  passenger. They were northbound on Ind. 15 just north of Chapel Pike.
Jennifer Vice, 61, Marion, was turning left into a private drive when her 2006 Cadillac STS was struck in the rear by the Clevelands’ motorcycle.
The motorcycle slid on its side until they hit a guard rail, according to the ISP.
Both of the Clevelands were transported to Marion Hospital then transferred to Parkview Hospital. Both originally were listed in serious condition.
The investigation into the accident is continuing by the ISP. No damage estimate was available.