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Motorcyclist dead after Sandusky crash
SANDUSKY, Ohio (WOIO) – One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash Sunday evening in Sandusky, according to state troopers.
Officials say the crash happened around 8:15 p.m. at the Cleveland Road and Cowdery Street intersection.
Troopers confirmed a 77-year-old man from Sandusky was traveling west on Cleveland Road when he failed to yield while making a left turn.
The other driver, 60-year-old Charles Grissom, was traveling east on Cleveland Road on a motorcycle when he was struck, officials say.
Grissom was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, troopers confirmed.
Highway Patrol officials say he was transported to the Firelands Regional Hospital in Sandusky where he was pronounced deceased.
The other driver was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash and did not suffer any injuries, troopers say.
The crash is under investigation, troopers say, but alcohol or drug use is believed to be a factor.
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