BAILEY LAKES – An Ashland motorcycle rider has succumbed to his injuries after a crash involving a semi-truck and trailer on Thursday afternoon.
Kenneth Wayne Derr, 71, of Ashland, died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Authorities say at approximately 12:10 p.m. a silver 2009 Harley Davidson Dyna Super Glide was northbound on U.S. 250 when it struck the rear of a blue 1980 International 4300 semi-truck and trailer.
The International was slowed, making a left turn onto County Road 758.
Derr, the operator of the Super Glide, was transported to University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center by Savannah Fire and EMS. He was later flown to University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center with serious injuries.
At 5:31 p.m. the Ohio State Highway Patrol informed media that Derr had died.
The driver of the International, Brandon Mark Carpenter, 37, also of Ashland, was not injured.
Derr was wearing his helmet at the time of the crash. The crash is currently under investigation. Drugs and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash.
Assisting at the scene were: The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Savanah Fire and EMS, and Bates Towing.
