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Jodi Hodge, 39, died in a Saturday
morning traffic accident.
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The preliminary investigation revealed that Robert "Bubba" Hodge Jr., 33, of Marion was operating a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on U.S. 641. Edward McAlister, 26, of Fredonia was operating a 2008 Honda motorcycle, also northbound on the highway alongside Hodge's bike. Donald Berry, 82, of Salem was operating a 2003 Ford Ranger.
Berry pulled out of Marion Recycling onto U.S. 641 into the path of Hodge's and McAlister's motorcycles. Hodge was unable to avoid a collision and struck Berry’s vehicle. McAlister ran off of the roadway in an attempt to avoid the collision.
Berry was transported by Crittenden EMS to Crittenden Health Systems where he was treated and released for his injuries. His passenger, Janice Berry, 75, of Salem was not injured. McAlister was not injured in the collision.
Hodge was transported by Crittenden EMS to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind., for treatment of his injuries. His passenger, Jodi Hodge, 39, of Marion was transported by helicopter to Deaconess Hospital were she died of her injuries.
The Berrys were wearing seatbelts. None of the occupants on the motorcycles were wearing helmets.
Trooper First Class Darron Holliman is investigating the collision. Crittenden County Sheriff’s Department, Crittenden County EMS, Crittenden County Rescue Squad and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet assisted at the scene.
