MARION, Ohio — A 38-year-old Marion County woman died Saturday from injuries sustained in a motorcycle-deer crash just after midnight on Friday.
According to the Marion Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol, the crash occurred Saturday at 12:18 a.m. on Ohio 37 in Marion County.
The accident involved a 2018 Harley Davidson FLHTKL Ultra Limited Low, driven by Jason
M. Edwards, 51, of Marion. The rear passenger was Danielle N. McCormack, 38, of Larue.
Troopers said neither were wearing a helmet.
A preliminary investigation indicated Edwards was northbound on Ohio 37 when a deer entered the roadway. Edwards’ motorcycle struck the deer, causing the Harley Davidson to overturn onto its side.
Edwards was transported by Marion Township EMS to Marion General Hospital with
serious injuries. McCormack was transported by Scioto Valley EMS to Marion General Hospital with life threatening injuries.
Edwards and McCormack were later flown to Grant Medical Center in Columbus.
Troopers said later on Saturday that McCormack succumbed to her injuries and was
pronounced dead at Grant Medical Center.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by Scioto Valley Fire and EMS,
Marion Township EMS, and Ron’s Towing.
The accident remains under investigation, troopers said.
