Braun Faces Charges

Steuben County deputies respond to a 911 call…a motorcycle crash…that ends in the arrest of a Pleasant Lake man…believed to be under the influence of alcohol. 40-year-old Matthew Braun now faces charges after the solo accident, heading westbound at a high rate of speed. Investigators believe Braun lost control…leaving the lane and colliding with a utility box. Both Braun and his passenger, 37-year-old Jessica Goodmans, were thrown from the motorcycle and injured. Braun was taken to an area hospital, in serious but stable condition. Goodman was flown to an area hospital in critical condition, as she received a head injury…unconscious at the scene. Officers believe alcohol played a factor in the crash. Braun was booked after an operating while intoxicated investigation was completed. Braun also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest out in Steuben County. The investigation continues.