On June 3, 2017, at approximately 3:24 p.m., State Police responded to a motorcycle accident that occurred on McConnellsville Road near Halstead Road in Annsville.
The investigation revealed the motorcycle operator, William J. Coopy, Jr., 54, of Remsen, failed to negotiate a curve on McConnellsville Road and lost control of the motorcycle. According to a witness, the operator was ejected and thrown airborne before landing in a ditch.
While interviewing Coopy, Troopers were able to detect an odor of a consumed alcoholic beverage emanating from his breath. Coopy was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital for non-life threatening injures to his back and clavicle. After further investigation and a positive breath screening test, Coopy was arrested for driving while intoxicated.
Coopy is scheduled to appear in Annsville Town Court July 17, 2017, at 5 p.m.