VIDALIA — A Vidalia man was airlifted to an Alexandria hospital Monday night after he hit a car that allegedly ran a stop sign on Rountree Road at the intersection of U.S. 84.

Fred W. Taylor, 46, of Vidalia, was driving his 2010 Harley Davidson Monday at approximately 8:30 p.m. when a 2003 Chevy Montecarlo driven by Pyran K. Johnson, 28, of Natchez, pulled out in front of him, Louisiana State Police Troop E Public Information Officer Scott Moreau said.

Taylor collided with the car, sustained severe injuries and was transported to Riverland Medical Center before being airlifted to Rapides Regional Medical Center, Moreau said.

As of Tuesday afternoon, Taylor was in the surgical intensive care unit of the hospital in severe condition, Moreau said.

Johnson was transported to Natchez Community Hospital with moderate injuries and was cited with failure to stop at a stop sign, Moreau said.

Taylor is the owner and operator of Fred’s Automotive and Wrecker service in Ferriday