A well-known Blaine County man remained in critical condition at a Boise hospital this week following a single-vehicle motorcycle accident Friday evening on state Highway 75 north of Hailey.
The Blaine County Sheriff's Office identified the victim as Gregory Cordovano, a 63-year-old resident of the Deer Creek Road area in mid-valley.
The sheriff's office reported that Cordovano was injured shortly before 10 p.m. near the intersection of Deer Creek Road and Highway 75. He was found lying unconscious in the middle of the highway while traffic was stopped in both directions.
"At this time it's unknown what caused Cordovano to lose control of his motorcycle," said sheriff's Lt. Jay Davis.
Cordovano was initially taken by Wood River Fire and Rescue ambulance to St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center and later transferred by emergency helicopter to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise.
Wood River Chief Bart Lassman said, "The patient suffered a closed head injury," which can lead to swelling of the brain.
Lassman said evidence at the scene suggested that Cordovano was wearing a helmet.
"According to the patient report, the patient's wife on the scene stated that the patient was wearing a helmet, but that it broke off," Lassman said.
Terry Smith: tsmith@mtexpress.com