ERIE COUNTY, OHIO, Ohio — A 68-year-old man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Erie County early on Saturday morning.
Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers responded to the scene around 2:30 a.m.
OSHP troopers claim Edward Hays, from Wakeman, Ohio was driving east on U.S. 6 east of Sandusky near mile marker 13 in Huron Township when he lost control of his bike while attempting to make a left turn.
After losing control, Hays traveled off of the right side of the road and struck a guardrail before overturning, according to troopers.
Hays was thrown from the motorcycle and died at the scene.
He was wearing a helmet.
Officers say it’s unknown if he drug or alcohol use played a part in the crash.
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