Person airlifted near Heise following motorcycle crash

HEISE – Authorities are trying to rescue someone injured in an off-roading accident near Heise Saturday.

At 3:23 p.m., Sgt. Bryan Lovell with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office tells EastIdahoNews.com a group of people were riding motorcycles on the Burns Creek Trail when an individual crashed and broke a leg.

Lovell did not know the name and gender of the victim, but says the injuries are not life-threatening.

Several ambulances responded to help the Air Idaho Rescue helicopter crew. As of 5 p.m., Lovell says the helicopter is looking for a place to land to get the victim and take them to the hospital.

The Sheriff’s Office is grateful to the Jefferson County Quick Response Unit, Idaho Falls ambulance crew and Bonneville County Search and Rescue for the help.