CLARKSFIELD, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol's Norwalk Post is investigating a "serious, single-vehicle" crash that occurred shortly after 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30.
According to OSHP, the crash occurred on State Route 60, south of Auster Road in Wakeman Township.
Investigators report that a 26-year-old man from Ashland, Ohio was driving a motorcycle southbound on State Route 60 when he failed to negotiate a curve, causing the motorcycle to leave the roadway on the left side. The vehicle then struck a ditch, overturned and ejected the man, according to OSHP.
Investigators believe that the man was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Responders on scene stated the man sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to an area hospital via Life Flight.
Preliminary investigations suggest that speed and alcohol may have contributed to the crash.
The incident remains under investigation.
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