SANDUSKY — A 60-year-old man was killed Sunday night after the motorcycle he was driving was involved in a two-vehicle crash, according to the Sandusky Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Charles L. Grissom, 60, was transported to the Firelands Regional Hospital in Sandusky for his injuries. He was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.
The incident took place at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Cleveland Road at the intersection of Cowdery Street in the City of Sandusky Erie County.
According to the Patrol, Andrew D. Johnson, 77, of Sandusky, was operating a 2003 Jeep Wrangler traveling westbound on Cleveland Road. Grissom was operating a 1998 Honda VT750 traveling eastbound on Cleveland Road.
The Patrol stated that the Jeep Wrangler failed to yield while making a left turn when he struck Grissom on the motorcycle. Johnson was wearing his seat belt and did not suffer any injuries due to the crash.
The Patrol reported that Grissom was not wearing a helmet while riding his motorcycle.
Alcohol and/or drug use are believed to be a factor at this time, the Patrol reported. The crash remains under investigation.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by Sandusky Police Department, Sandusky Fire Department, and Sandusky Towing.