Media Release from Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol
Bowling Green – The Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated a single motorcycle injury crash in Middletown Township, Wood County, Ohio. The crash occurred on Interstate 75 north near milepost 185 at approximately 7:14 p.m. Thursday evening.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2001 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling northbound on Interstate 75 when it pulled over to the right shoulder. As the motorcycle was coming to a complete stop, the operator dropped the motorcycle on the shoulder of the roadway.
The Harley-Davidson was operated by Thomas Crisenbery, 45, of Lima. Shavawn Joyce, 44, of Lima, was a passenger of the motorcycle. Mr. Crisenbery was treated on scene for minor injuries. Mrs. Joyce sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported by Middleton Township EMS to St. Vincent Medical Center. Neither occupant was wearing a DOT compliant helmet.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by Middletown Township Fire Department and Middletown Township EMS.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds motorcyclist to obey traffic laws and wear their helmet at all times.
