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Motorcyclist still in serious condition after crash in Elyria
A 26 year old Lorain man, Robert R. Swift of 3113 Toledo Ave, remained in serious condition in intensive care at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a motorcycle crash on Gateway Boulevard Saturday night. He lost control while passing a southbound car, struck a fire hydrant, suffered a broken left arm, head injury and multiple cuts. Swift was cited for failure to control, DUI and driving with a restricted license. A separate Lorain case saw German Flores plead guilty to aggravated assault in exchange for dropping charges of attempted murder and bad checks. Flores, from Reeves Avenue, had been accused of shooting Leroy Hunter in March to obtain information about alleged drug deal cheating. Flores remains free on bond. sentencing is set for 4-6 weeks after a probation report.