Julian Mendiola Jr., 29, was driving a 1991 Honda motorcycle east on U.S. Highway 62 in Cherokee County at about 2:14 p.m. when the motorcycle failed to negotiate a curve. The OHP reported the motorcycle left 36 feet of skid marks before sliding to a stop on its' side. Mendiola was thrown about 12 feet from the motorcycle.
Mendiola was transported to St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa where he was admitted in stable condition with internal and external trunk and leg injuries.
The OHP reported that the cause of the accident was unsafe speed for the type of road, which was two-lane asphalt.
Mendiola was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.




