While performing at the Shrine Circus, in Saginaw Michigan, Josh Headford, a 20 year-old stuntman, fell approximately 25 feet when his motorcycle hit a wire that had been left out in his path.

Headford performed circus stunts and did freestyle motocross. While performing a jump inside the circus tent, he collided with a wire near the top of the tent. He fell to the ground and broke his shoulder, his leg, his elbow, and his wrist. He needed surgery on both his elbow and shoulder. Fortunately, however, he suffered no head or spinal injuries and is expected to recover.

Initially, most spectators thought it was all part of the show. Shortly after the incident, however, the ringmaster began calling for help. He announced that he needed a doctor and that this was not a part of the show.

Undaunted by the accident, Headford was reported as saying, “as soon as I can pull a boot on my leg, I’m going back on the bike.” Despite the hospitalization, he remained in good spirits.

During the accident, a clown at the show was also injured. The wire that caused Headford’s accident hit the clown in the face. The clown is currently recovering at home and is also expected to recover.

The circus, which has already agreed to pay Headford’s medical bills, is currently investigating the accident. Craig Hatch, the director of the circus described this as, “an unforeseen circumstance.” Scott Murray, Headford’s stepfather, insisted that, “there was negligence in other areas from other people.”

2011 represents good news for motorcycle manufacturers as a number of them have reported significant increases in profits. Harley-Davidson, Ducati, and Polaris all saw major gains both in their home markets and abroad.

Harley-Davidson sales increased 13 percent during 2011. The company reported a $105.7 million profit during the fourth quarter of 2011. Harley-Davidson reported a loss during the same time frame for 2010. Keith Wandell, the company’s president, indicated that the increase was probably a result of rising consumer confidence in the United States and foreign investment growth.

Similarly, Ducati reported a 43 percent increase in North American sales during 2011. North America was its largest market. This is the first time that Ducati has ever sold more motorcycles to a foreign market than it has in Italy. Ducati claims that it focused on product development during the market crash.

Polaris, too, reported record profits and claimed a net income of $227.6 million for 2011. Polaris attributes its success to reducing costs and growth in new foreign markets.

Although motorcycle sales suffered significantly during the market crash, it appears that they are finally on the rise again.

Hollywood actor, Keanu Reeves, suffered damage to his motorcycle when a driver ran into it in a parking lot.

Reeves was running errands in Los Angeles on his classic Norton Commando 750. He parked outside of a medical building. When he returned, he learned that a woman driving a Mercedes had backed into it.

Police were called to the scene, and Reeves and the woman exchanged insurance and contact info. Witnesses described Reeves as remaining very calm. The motorcycle suffered only minor damage, and after an inspection, Reeves was able to safely ride away. No one was hurt during the incident and police did not issue any citations.

Reeves has been an avid motorcycle enthusiast for quite some time. He has reportedly been in a number of motorcycle accidents, including one that caused him to lose his spleen in 1998. In another accident, he got up off the ground, bleeding, and with a flap of skin hanging off his shin. A bystander approached him and asked for his autograph.

Reeves has reported that the Norton Commando is one of his favorite bikes.