Moscow police and fire departments responded to a motorcycle accident around 6:20 p.m. Tuesday outside the University of Idaho Administration Building.
Lt. Dave Lehmitz said the cyclist was driving between 5 and 10 mph and slid on gravel. Lehmitz said the cyclist laid the bike on the ground, walked away and the bike caught fire.
“We’re not exactly sure how the fire started, but somehow a fire started after the bike was laid down,” Lehmitz said.
He said the fire was put out with an extinguisher and MFD responded to ensure thew fire was completely out.
The cyclist left the accident with a minor abrasion to his hand.