WATERVILLE, Ohio — A morning crash that left a man dead is under investigation Sunday in Waterville.
The crash happened around 6:23 a.m. Sunday on the Anthony Wayne Trail at Dutch Road, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
An ATV driven by 21-year-old local man Cory Berndt was heading southbound when it went off the roadway and struck a pole at Dutch Road.
Berndt was taken to the hospital by ambulance and later pronounced dead.
At the time of the crash, Berndt was wearing a helmet.
"He was a good hearted caring man that was always happy to help his friends and family. He died before his time and will be forever missed," said Berndt's brother Mark Fall.
The crash remains under investigation, OSHP said.
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