Jefferson Man Injured While Riding Moped During Thunderstorm

A 62-year-old Jefferson man was hospitalized briefly after being hit by a tree branch while riding a moped during a storm, NJ.com reported.

Yuri Flom was out on Milton Road riding his 2011 Tomos 150 moped during last Thursday night's rain and wind storm when a falling tree limb struck his leg, the article said.  

Jefferson Police said the Milton First Aid Squad took Flom to St. Clare's Hospital in Denville, where he was treated and released, the story continued.