Man breaks ribs in motorcycle crash with bear

ROCHESTER, Vt. (AP) - Vermont State Police say a Rochester man suffered broken ribs and other injuries when his motorcycle collided with a bear.

Police say 59-year-old Ronald Lakatys was riding on Brandon Mountain Road on Saturday when a bear crossed in front of him.

Lakatys, who was wearing a helmet, broke four ribs and the motorcycle was damaged.

The bear ran off into the woods.