Motorcyclist 'barely breathing' after collision with car in Pulaski County, official says

A motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital by helicopter Friday morning after a collision with a car in central Arkansas left the rider in critical condition, authorities say.

Lt. Cody Burk of the Pulaski County sheriff’s office said the motorcycle was involved in a crash with a Ford Taurus around 10:15 a.m.

The wreck occurred near the intersection of Old Tom Box and Jim Hall roads in Jacksonville.

Burk said the motorcyclist was “barely breathing" after the crash.

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