OHIO — A motorcyclist was killed Thursday morning after crashing into the back of a pickup truck in Auburn Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Troopers from the Chardon Post responded around 10:30 a.m. to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 422.
Investigators said a Yamaha motorcycle operated by 45-year-old Monte Stamm of Mantua was traveling east on U.S. 422 when it struck the rear of a Ram pickup truck.
Authorities said Stamm was thrown from the motorcycle due to the impact. He was transported by Auburn Township EMS to University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, where he later died.
The driver of the pickup truck was also taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Troopers said Stamm was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, and the pickup truck driver was wearing a seatbelt.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, alcohol and drugs do not appear to be factors in the crash.
The investigation remains ongoing.
