Sunday, September 16, 2012

Benefit for Jack


from KIMT 9/15/12

MASON CITY, IA - A fundraiser for a Mason City man who suffered a terrible motorcycle accident earlier this summer, is serving as a lesson for riders and drivers alike.

The "Jack Larson Benefit" took place this afternoon in the Mason City Honda parking lot as a fundraiser to help with the families extensive medical bills.

Larson suffered multiple injuries which required surgery on his leg and clavicle after a truck pulled out in front of him on the highway.

He says his accident is a good warning for all motorists.

Larson said, "Drivers just need to recognize us a little more. If they look one way and think that it's all clear, they actually need to take a second glance just to make sure before they pull out so that the can actually see it's safe."

The event featured lunch, inflatables, and tons of donated raffle prizes. All proceeds go to the Larson family.

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Prayers for Jack


Mason City motorcyclist injured in collision

June 25, 2012 9:15 pm  •  
MASON CITY — A Mason City man was injured when his motorcycle collided with a car at Highway 65 and the Avenue of the Saints Monday morning.
According to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Department, Jack Larson, 55, was southbound on Highway 65 when he ran into the driver’s side of a vehicle driven by Brent Peterson, 34, of Britt.
According to a news release from the sheriff’s department, Peterson exited off the Avenue of the Saints, proceeded to the stop sign and pulled into the intersection. Peterson told authorities he didn’t see the motorcycle.
The accident was reported at 6:33 a.m. Monday.
Larson was transported to Mercy Medical Center—North Iowa were he was listed in fair condition Monday night, according to a hospital spokesman.
Larson was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
Peterson was cited for failure to yield upon entering a through highway.