Police release full stats for 2013 Bikes, Blues & BBQ rally

Motorycles pass along Dickson Street at the start of the 2013 Bikes, Blues & BBQ rally Wednesday.

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Police released the full list of accident and arrest reports related to the 2013 Bikes, Blues and BBQ motorcycle rally in Fayetteville.

Wednesday, Sept. 18

One serious motorcycle accident was reported on Wednesday. Police said Michael Gannon, 55, of Cordova, collided with the median and a tree on College Avenue just north of Dickson Street. Gannon was transported to Washington Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. Police said alcohol is believed to be a factor in the collision and that the blood test results are pending.
Police arrested three men Wednesday in connection with public intoxication and disorderly conduct inside the rally event area. All three men were Fayetteville residents between the ages of 47 and 52.

Two minor motorcycle accidents were reported on Thursday. One accident was at Dickson Street and Powerhouse Avenue, and the other was at College Avenue and Sycamore Street. There were no major injuries involved in either accident.
a 30-year-old Fayetteville man was arrested in connection with disorderly conduct and refusal to submit to arrest at Dickson Street and West Avenue.

A single vehicle accident was reported Friday near 2908 N. College Ave. after a man lost control of his motorcycle and suffered minor injuries.
A motorcycle collided with a car near North Street and Leverett Avenue. Police said Carolyn Caldwell, of Springdale, was a passenger on the motorcycle and was transported to Washington Regional Medical Center in serious condition after suffering head trauma.
A hit-and-run was reported on Thompson Avenue. Police said a motorcycle driver hit another motorcycle while leaving his parking space and attempted to leave the scene. There were no injuries, but a 51-year-old man from Austin, Texas was arrested for DWI, Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident and No Proof of Insurance.
A motorcycle collided with a car near Main Street and College Avenue in Fayetteville. Police said there were no major injuries.
A Joplin man was arrested for Public Intoxication and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Pharmaceuticals) near Dickson Street and Gregg Avenue.
A Springdale man was arrested for Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct near Smoke and Barrel Tavern.
A 29-year-old Springdale man was cited for Disorderly Conduct inside the event area.
A 29-year-old Elkins man who was part of the Event Staff for Bikes Blues & BBQ was cited for Disobeying a Stop Sign and Careless Driving while operating an event ATV which struck another vehicle near West Avenue and Spring Street.

A single vehicle accident was reported near Cleburn Street and College Avenue after a driver lost control of his motorcycle and the passenger suffered a non-life-threatening head injury.
A motorcycle collided with another vehicle near Mission Boulevard and Rebecca Street. The passenger on the motorcycle suffered a broke leg.
A minor accident was reported after two motorcycles collided near North Street and Leverett Avenue. There were no major injuries.
A 25-year-old Fayetteville man was arrested for Public Intoxication near Dickson Street and Gregg Avenue.
A 29-year-old woman from Manhattan, Kansas was arrested for Disorderly Conduct near Jose’s Mexican Restaruant.
A 26-year-old Virginia, man was arrested for Public Intoxication near Z330 bar.
A 59-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman, both from Minnesota, were arrested for DWI and Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident.
A 43-year-old man from St. Paul was arrested for Public Intoxication.
A 35-year-old Fayetteville man was arrested for outstanding warrants.
A 64-year-old California man was arrested for Public Intoxication.
A 28-year-old Fayetteville man was arrested for Battery 2nd Degree, Public Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest and Fleeing.
A 23-year-old Fayetteville man was arrested for Public Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest near Dickson Street.
A 23-year-old man from Oklahoma was cited for Disobeying a Police Officer, Improper Passing and No Motorcycle Endorsement.