Motorcyclist killed in Morrow County crash
MARENGO – A fatal crash involving two vehicles occurred on State Route 229 at approximately 7:26 p.m. on Sept. 7, according to authorities.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that a 74-year-old Marengo motorist was driving a 2014 GMC Yukon westbound when they attempted a left turn onto Seymour Street and did not yield.
A 2019 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, operated by 60-year-old Randy Sheets of Centerburg, was traveling eastbound and collided with the Yukon. The impact caused Sheets’ motorcycle to cross into the opposing lane, where it was struck by a 2015 Ford Escape driven by a juvenile.
Sheets was pronounced dead at the scene by Morrow County EMS. It was confirmed that he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The drivers of both the Yukon and the Escape, as well as a passenger in the Escape, were uninjured and wearing seat belts.
The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office, Morrow County Prosecutor’s Office, Morrow County Coroner, Morrow County EMS, and towing services responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
Passenger on motorcycle killed in crash
MOUNT GILEAD – A motorcycle passenger was killed in a collision on US Route 42 at approximately 8:02 p.m. on Sept. 4, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
The patrol stated that Tyler Weaver, age 30, of Cardington, was riding a 2000 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide southwest on US Route 42. A 47-year-old Wheelersburg driver failed to yield at a stop sign on County Road 25, resulting in a collision.
Amanda Pickens, 38, of Ashley, a passenger on the motorcycle, was pronounced dead at the scene by Morrow County EMS. Weaver sustained injuries and was transported to Morrow County Hospital. Both riders were not wearing helmets.
Emergency services, including the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office and Morrow County Coroner, responded. The crash remains under investigation.