A motorcyclist lost his life in a fatal crash Sunday in Perry Township in Allen County.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol states that just after 5:00 p.m., a 2005 GMC Envoy driven by 19-year-old Michaela Cosart of Harrod was heading eastbound on State Route 117 and was approaching stopped traffic. Ms. Cosart then lost control of her vehicle, crossing the centerline into the westbound traffic lane. A 2014 Harley Davidson, being driven by 56-year-old Patrick Woods of Cairo, was heading westbound on State Route 117 and collided with the GMC Envoy.
Ms. Cosart suffered minor injuries in the accident and was transported to Lima Memorial Hospital. Mr. Woods was fatally injured in the accident and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Speed was reported to be a factor in the crash and Mr. Woods was not wearing a helmet.
The Allen County Sheriff's Office, Perry Township Fire and EMS, Allen County Coroner's Office, H&H Funeral Services, and Kenny's Auto Wrecking assisted the Ohio State Highway Patrol at the scene of the crash. The crash remains under investigation. Law enforcement wants to remind motorists to stay aware during motorcycle season and encourages motorcyclists to wear their helmets.
7/11/22 Press Release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol Perry Township: The Lima Post of Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on July 10, 2022, at approximately 5:09 P.M. The crash occurred on State Route 117 near Lost Creek Boulevard in Perry Township, Allen County.
Michaela Cosart, age 19, of Harrod, was driving a 2005 GMC Envoy eastbound on State Route 117. Patrick Woods, age 56, of Cairo was driving a 2014 Harley Davidson Motorcycle westbound on State Route 117. Ms. Cosart approached stopped traffic in the eastbound lanes of State Route 117. Ms. Cosart lost control of her vehicle and crossed the centerline into the westbound traffic of State Route 117 causing Mr. Woods to strike Ms. Cosart’s vehicle. Ms. Cosart was transported to the Lima Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. Mr. Woods succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. Mr. Woods was reportedly not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Speed appears to a factor in the crash.
The Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, Perry Township Fire and EMS, Allen County Coroner’s Office, H&H Funeral Services and Kenny’s Auto Wrecking. The crash remains under investigation.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol encourages motorcyclists to wear helmets while on motorcycles, and for motorist to be vigilant during the motorcycle season.
