Update: Motorcycle and Car Collide
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Posted: 8:43 PM Oct 13, 2008
 Last Updated: 8:43 PM Oct 13, 2008
 Reporter: Amanda Barren
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Update from 6 p.m. Monday

IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ) -- A woman hid her car in a garage after a weekend hit and run, according to Ironton police.

Ironton Police Chief Jim Carey said Lori Myers fled after she turned in front of a motorcycle driven by Jerry Kleiber. A Franklin Furnace resident, Kleiber is in serious but stable condition at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

Police said Myers gave herself up after they found her stashed car. She was jailed, charged with leaving the scene and failure to control her vehicle. Police also found an oustanding warrant on a probation violation.

Original story

IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ) -- A man out on his motorcycle Saturday night had to be flown to the hospital.

It happened just before 9pm Ironton. Police say a man on a motorcycle collided with a car on Third Street near Ellison.

Police don't have much information right now. A witness tells WSAZ.com that it was a very bad accident.
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Posted by: doen'n matter on Oct 18, 2008 at 08:53 AM
A man is injured for another mistake and we our worried about basking him for not wearing a helmet. He has not been cited for speeding, even if he was, she is the the one at fault. She did not care that Jerry has a daughter. She fled for her child's safety. What about Jerry's daughter,. It has been a week and that little girl has not seen her father. Ms. Meyers should be forced to see the damage that she has caused, then put away for years for simply leaving a man for dead.
Posted by: friend on Oct 17, 2008 at 05:18 PM
If Ms. Meyers was scared for her children then why was one on her lap and not in a car seat?.. May god be with Jerry and his family and we pray for his fast recovery.. For Ms. Meyer I know people make mistakes but anyone with a heart and soul would have stopped and got help. She must not have a heart
Posted by: someone who knows both parties involved on Oct 17, 2008 at 02:56 PM
In response to Corey's comment, What would Jesus do? Seriously? Jesus would not be on probation with a warrant out for his arrest! He would not have hit a man and just left him to die in the cold street while he thought of only himself and his families needs. He would not hide his vehicle and decide to turn himself in after the evidence was discovered. He would have admitted he made a mistake. He would have helped a man lying in need. The choice she made to leave was unacceptable, maybe the safety of her child was a concern to her but what about the daughter he has? It doesn't make sense that there was a safety issue for her child. Shouldn't she have set an example for her child by doing the right thing and helping someone who could have lost his life from her actions? Where did you get the informtion that he got a speeding ticket? He was not sited in any way for this "accident". As for Ms. Myers it sounds like some things never change, even while on probation. Some people never learn.
Posted by: corey on Oct 16, 2008 at 07:52 PM
this girl was scared for her children because of her probation(warrent)snd yes she should have stopped but she was getting her child to safety!and she did turn herself in.everyone makes mistakes and she is also paying a price for her decision.and don't forget he got speeding ticket.so they both were at fault.and besides i am a nurse also but even uneducated people have common sense to wear a helmet law or not.but being a nurse he new better!so instead of slamming ms myers maybe some of your viewer with comments should ask theirself what would jesus do?cause there comments are a dissappointment to him also.both family's need our prayers.and maybe ohio should get a helmet law .
Posted by: Aimee on Oct 15, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Jerry, Rachel, and Allison, our thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope you get well soon.
Posted by: H.S. Friend on Oct 15, 2008 at 08:47 AM
I hope you make a full recovery. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. (V.V.)
Posted by: Klaiber Cousin on Oct 14, 2008 at 11:42 PM
First of all Herbie you and your family are in our prayers!!!For those of you who don't know this young man, he has spent his life helping others , He is a nurse at SOMC and has a heart the size of Texas. As a family member I'm proud to say he is my cousin. He's a Klaiber he'll pull thru this but, as for the woman who hit him I don't know how she can sleep at night just knowing she did this then tried to hide! Makes you wonder what kind of people are out there! We Love you and your family Herb and your in our Prayers!
Posted by: TL on Oct 14, 2008 at 09:58 PM
Hang in there, Jerry. We are all pulling for you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers here at work. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Posted by: Mike Mattern on Oct 14, 2008 at 09:27 PM
Jerry, God speed to your quick recovery, my thoughts are with you and your family. As all have said you are a super guy and you deserve so much more in life. Hang in there and know that there are better days ahead.
Posted by: chris on Oct 14, 2008 at 08:47 PM
stay tough & i will see you soon
Posted by: Heather on Oct 14, 2008 at 08:47 PM
Why is she ONLY be charged with reckless driving and leaving the scene? Wouldn't failure to report a crime/wreck and some charge for hitting the poor guy be tacked on as well? So sad-she'll probably slide by like how she did with the charges on her before this.
Posted by: Steve on Oct 14, 2008 at 07:46 PM
Get Well Jerry, this guy is a super guy, was ambulance partners with him several years ago, and now he has a family and a super career, best of luck Jerry, you and your family are in my prayers, and for the lady who ran, they need to throw the book at her
Posted by: SOMC employee on Oct 14, 2008 at 07:42 PM
My prayers are with Jerry and his family. I know they have a young daughter. I hope he pulls through without permanent effects.
Posted by: Rita S Cunningham on Oct 14, 2008 at 06:31 PM
Jerry my prayers are with you and your family.Wishing you a speedy recovery and miss seeing you at work.
Posted by: kelly in Ironton on Oct 14, 2008 at 04:57 PM
It was a bad accident;It happened in front of the old Wilson Leather Building (near the Marlow Grill);My husband and I were travelling down 3rd St and had to detour over to 4th St--we happened on the scene right after it happened. My thoughts and prayers are with the guy and his family
Posted by: Staff at Rock Hill Elementary on Oct 14, 2008 at 02:59 PM
Rachel, everyone here is praying for your family. You are missed here very much! You have many friends here that want to help you, but unsure of exactly how to help. If you need anything, no matter how trivival, please let someone here know. Jerry we pray for a fast recovery, Rachel stay strong and know that we are all here for anything your family needs. God bless you all.
Posted by: Brent on Oct 14, 2008 at 09:51 AM
Herb, our prayers are with you…
Posted by: Charlie on Oct 14, 2008 at 09:27 AM
Motorcycles have the right to occupy a space on the highway same as a automobile they pay for the right same as everyone through insurance & tax's. But some cage drivers think the road belongs to them. Get well soon & hopefully this women has good insurance & something of value so you can be reimbursed for all the suffering & loss because of her ignorance.
Posted by: CJ on Oct 14, 2008 at 08:49 AM
thoughts and prayers are with Jerry and family from a member of his SOMC family
Posted by: Pablo on Oct 14, 2008 at 08:01 AM
I hope the motorcyclist heals completely and quickly. I hope the woman who caused this cash and fled the scene gets the most severe punishment. She is the lowest of scum.
Posted by: Nikki on Oct 14, 2008 at 07:51 AM
People just do not watch for motorcycles. We are here, we have a right to be on the road. Please look twice.
Posted by: family on Oct 14, 2008 at 07:38 AM
Jerry Keith you are in our prayers and God will bring you thru this!
Posted by: Donna on Oct 14, 2008 at 07:21 AM
I hope he recovers soon. But if your gonna ride, for GOD sakes wear a helmet! That is crazy, ya have to wear seatbelts but no helmets in Ohio.
Posted by: sterile processing dept. on Oct 13, 2008 at 10:23 PM
get well soon jerry...
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