COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A motorcyclist died in a crash on Demorest Road in southwest Columbus on Friday evening.
Ronald Strader, 54, was riding south on Demorest Road when a Jeep attempted to make a left turn from the northbound lane, colliding with him and throwing him from the motorcycle.
Strader was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. The driver of the Jeep and a passenger were uninjured.
The Columbus Division of Police Accident Investigation Unit is leading the investigation. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact them at 614-645-4767 or provide an anonymous tip to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.