Madison Valley Role Play

Flying Motorcycle Nearly Causes Accident
December 4, 2013
Julia McGee

MADISON - Residents along Lanier Drive were baffled today when a flying motorcycle avoided a collision with an oncoming vehicle.

Adam Shelley, the driver of one of the vehicles, said he was driving northwest on Lanier Drive when the motorcycle came zooming up the wrong side of the road. "I swerved to avoid a head-on collision," Shelley said, "but it [the motorcyclist] was too close. I thought I was going to hit it for sure."

According to eyewitnesses, before the motorcyclist could collide with Shelley, the bike simply launched into the air and zoomed away, fleeing the scene as Shelley's vehicle pulled off the road.

"It was like magic," Said Michelle Grace, a resident who witnessed the incident. "It was the weirdest thing I've ever seen. I couldn't believe my eyes."

No one was injured in the incident, but Madison Valley Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding a flying motorcycle to contact the department.

Men attack car with swords
September 9, 2013
Julia McGee

MADISON - Officers responded to a report Saturday that two men were standing in the road when they launched themselves at a car near Lanier Drive, the Madison Police Department said.

Adam Shelley, the driver of the vehicle, said he was driving northwest on Lanier Drive when the men appeared with drawn swords and attacked the car. The attack caused minor damage to the windshield and fender.

"I thought the circus was in town, or they were doing some sort of theatrical rendition of a troupe," said Shelley. "They were dressed in period clothing and shouting. I didn't know what to do."

When officers arrived to the scene the perpetrators had escaped. One man is described as a white male, standing around 6-feet-8-inches with long black hair and grey eyes. The other is also described as a white male, standing around 7-feet-10-inches with red hair and grey eyes. According to officials, the men are armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Madison Valley Police Department.

Man struck by car in Madison
August 28th, 2013
By David Johnson

MADISON - A pedestrian was struck by an oncoming vehicle Thursday afternoon, according to police. The accident occurred around 4:30pm on Clifty Drive.

Witnesses say the man, a reported refugee to Madison Valley, tried to cross the busy street when he was struck by the car. The driver of the vehicle claimed she had been blinded by sunlight and did not see him. She remained on the scene to speak with police after the accident. She was cited for failing to yield to a pedestrian.

A worker at a nearby 7-11 says he saw the accident, and tried to help the man until he could be transported to the local hospital via ambulance. The man sustained arm and leg injuries but is reported in good condition, according to Kevin Greene, a public affairs officer at King's Daughters Hospital.