Speeding motorcyclist rear-ends semi: Troopers

Danielle Langenfeld
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PERRYSBURG, Ohio (WJW) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports a 21-year-old was pronounced dead on the scene of a crash in Perrysburg Township after he rear-ended a semi-truck and was then struck by a car.

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According to officials, the crash took place shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16 on Interstate 75.

The motorcyclist was identified as Aaron Garner, 21, of West Millgrove.

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According to a press release, Garner was driving a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle in the left lane of the interstate when he “accelerated at a high rate of speed and lost control.” He then traveled into the right lane and struck the rear end of a tractor/trailer. Officials said, Garner was thrown from the bike and was struck by a Subaru Impreza.

Gardner was wearing a helmet and protective gear at the time of the crash. Alcohol or drugs do not appear to be a factor in the crash, said troopers.

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