Randy Sheets, 60, of Centerburg, Ohio, has died following a fatal three-vehicle crash in Marengo, Morrow County.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Sheets was traveling eastbound on State Route 229 on a 2019 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide at about 7:26 p.m. on September 7 when the collision occurred near Seymour Street.
Patricia Howard, 74, of Marengo, was traveling westbound on State Route 229 in a 2014 GMC Yukon. A juvenile driver was traveling behind her in a 2015 Ford Escape.
The Patrol said Howard failed to yield while attempting to turn left onto Seymour Street. Her Yukon was struck by Sheets' motorcycle, causing the motorcycle to travel left of center before it was struck by the Ford Escape.
Sheets was pronounced dead at the scene by Morrow County EMS. Authorities reported that he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
The occupants of the Yukon and Ford Escape were not injured and were wearing their seat belts. Alcohol and drug involvement had not been determined, and the crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Randy's death has left family, friends and others who knew him mourning a life that ended suddenly. He will be remembered by those closest to him as they come to terms with the loss.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision.
