Canton Teen Injured in Motorcycle Crash on State Route 511
ASHLAND COUNTY — An 18-year-old Canton man sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a motorcycle crash involving a pickup truck on State Route 511 on Monday afternoon.
The crash occurred at approximately 3:55 p.m. near the S-curve at the intersection of State Route 511 and State Route 302. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Zachary Myers was operating a 2026 Yamaha motorcycle when he lost control, crossed left of center, and collided head-on with a Ram 1500 pickup truck driven by 86-year-old Gilbert Kuhrt of Ashland.
Myers, who was wearing a helmet at the time, was transported to a hospital in Mansfield, where he was alert and communicative. Kuhrt received treatment at the scene but declined further medical assistance.
Emergency responders included the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Nankin Fire Department & EMS, and Savannah EMS. Authorities stated that drugs and alcohol are not suspected to be factors in the crash.
No lanes were reported closed following the incident, and the investigation is ongoing.