Wayne County pickup truck crash kills 60-year-old motorcyclist: OSHP

CONGRESS TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO) – A crash in Wayne County killed a motorcyclist who crashed into the bed of a pickup truck as it was turning onto the road, the Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed.

OSHP said Wooster Post troopers were called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash on West Britton Road near Maple Valley Drive in Congress Township on Oct. 23 around 2:30 p.m.

The on-scene investigation revealed that a 42-year-old Creston man was driving a Ford F-250 and towing farm equipment, OSHP said.

According to OSHP, the Ford exited a field driveway to turn east onto West Britton Road.

According to OSHP, 60-year-old George W. Wood Jr. of Burbank was driving a green 2001 Harley Davidson Heritage Springer eastbound on West Britton Road.

The Harley then struck the rear of the Ford F-250 as it was turning onto the road, OSHP said.

OSHP confirmed that Wood was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to OSHP, he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

Alcohol and drugs are not believed to have contributed to the crash, OSHP said, which remains under investigation.

OSHP listed the following agencies providing assistance at the scene:

• Canaan Township Fire and Rescue Department
• Bear dragging
• Wayne County Coroner's Office

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