Rock falls on motorcycle on Sun Road

A motorcycle passenger hit by a 10-to-15-pound rock while riding on the Going-to-the-Sun Road near Triple Arches, west of Logan Pass, was airlifted out of Glacier National Park on July 26.

The passenger, a female in her 40s, was traveling east at about 2:30 p.m. and was knocked unconscious for a short time.

Three Rivers EMS transported the injured person to the Red Rocks area near Avalanche Creek, where the ALERT helicopter then transported the injured person to Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

The injuries were not considered life-threatening, said Park spokeswoman Denise Germann. The woman's name was not released.

Park rangers responding to the incident said the passenger was wearing a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The National Park Service is conducting an investigation.