Ontario County authorities say a 34-year-old Lima man has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and assault following a motorcycle crash.

The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office says Blake Pickett was riding in West Bloomfield with a young boy as passenger when he crashed while trying to pass a farm tractor. The child was seriously injured and taken to Strong Memorial Hospital, where officials say he will require future medical treatment as a result of his injuries.

Pickett was issued an appearance ticket.

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