Motorcycle rider facing charges after falling off bike

Larry Lowe. Photo courtesy of Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department.

A man was arrested yesterday on drunk driving charges in Bartholomew County after he toppled off his motorcycle at a stop sign.

Bartholomew County deputies including Sheriff Matt Myers were called to the accident scene at West Deaver Road and West Nasby Trail at 7:06 p.m. in the evening and found 61-year-old Larry Lowe of Columbus lying on the ground.

He was arrested on a preliminary charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.