EAST LACKAWANNOCK TOWNSHIP, Mercer County — A former Titusville mayor remained listed in critical condition at a Pittsburgh hospital late Monday after he was seriously injured in a two-motorcycle crash over the weekend.

Pennsylvania State Police at Mercer reported Brian A. Sanford, 52, was driving his motorcycle west on Route 318 at the intersection of Route 468 in East Lackawannock Township at 10:47 a.m. Saturday when he lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a sharp curve, causing it to fall onto its side, slide across the road and get struck by a motorcycle being driven by 44-year-old Jason K. Sanford of Erie.

Following the crash, Brian Sanford was flown by medical helicopter to University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Jason Sanford was transported by ambulance to Grove City Medical Center, where he was treated for minor injuries sustained in the crash.

Mercer East End Volunteer Fire Company assisted at the scene.

Brian Sanford served two terms as the city’s mayor, from 2000 through 2007.

Jeffrey Saintz, a former Titusville City Council member who served alongside Sanford, said Monday that Sanford is an avid motorcycling enthusiast. “That’s really one of the things that are near and dear to his heart,” he said.

“I had the opportunity and privilege to sit beside (Sanford) for eight years on council,” Saintz said. “I wish nothing but the best for him and his family.”

Ryan Smith can be reached at 724-6370 or by e-mail at rsmith@meadvilletribune.com.