PERRYSBURG, Ohio — Authorities in Wood County are investigating a deadly single-vehicle motorcycle crash that occurred early Wednesday morning, claiming the life of a local man and temporarily shutting down a major highway ramp.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 28-year-old Dustin Moore was traveling south on I-475 around 1 a.m. when he lost control of his motorcycle on the ramp leading to I-75 North in Perrysburg Township. Investigators say Moore veered off the roadway and struck a guardrail, causing him to be thrown from the motorcycle.
Moore was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, according to a press release.
A drone was deployed at the scene to verify that no passengers were involved, and none were found. The I-475 South ramp to I-75 North was closed for several hours but reopened to traffic around 3:30 a.m. after authorities cleared the scene and completed preliminary investigations.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and no additional details have been released at this time.
The tragic incident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of motorcycle safety and proper protective gear. Officials urge all riders to exercise caution and always wear helmets while on the road.
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