MORROW COUNTY — A woman died following a motorcycle crash on U.S. 42 in Morrow County on September 4 at approximately 8 p.m.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), a 2000 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide was traveling southwest on U.S. 42 when a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu failed to yield at a stop sign on County Road 25. The motorcycle collided with the Chevrolet as it entered the intersection.
The motorcycle passenger, identified as 38-year-old Amanda Perkins, was pronounced dead at the scene. The motorcycle driver sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital, while the Chevrolet driver was not injured, OSHP reported.
Neither occupant of the motorcycle was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The incident remains under investigation by OSHP, and no further information has been released regarding potential charges.
Lane closures were in effect during the response and investigation.