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Newark man killed in motorcycle-pickup crash west of Zanesville
ZANESVILLE – A Newark man died from injuries sustained in a crash involving a motorcycle and pickup truck on May 30.
The incident occurred at 11:40 a.m. near the intersection of U.S. 40 and Chapel Hill Road, according to the Ohio Highway Patrol.
Roy-Donn Alexander, 59, was riding a 2002 Harley-Davidson motorcycle when he was struck by a 2007 Dodge pickup truck driven by William McDonald Jr., 50, of Philo. Authorities said McDonald failed to yield while making a left turn.
Alexander attempted to evade the truck but lost control and overturned. He was transported via MedFlight to Ohio State University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The pickup truck sustained no damage. Assisting at the scene were Falls Township Fire Department and EMS, along with Tanner’s Towing.
Ohio State Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation into the incident.