A Staunton man was badly injured when he lost control of his motorcycle on East Olive Street just after 8 p.m. Saturday.

Illinois State Police report that Benjamin Schwandner, 35, was airlifted to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

A preliminary investigation indicated the Schwander was traveling eastbound on East Olive Street near the intersection of Williams Street at a high rate of speed when he lost control of his Buell motorcycle, causing it to roll several times.

Schwander was ejected off the motorcycle. He was not wearing a helmet at the time.