NORTH ROBINSON―A trike motorcycle crash that took the life of a Morrow County man is still under investigation by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office.
The crash occurred at 4:14 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Kevin Wakely, 61, was traveling eastbound on US 30, east of the Ohio 602 exit, when he drove his trike into the median for reasons unknown at this time. The cycle struck a drain and Wakely and his passenger, Theresa Wakely, 64, also of Morrow County, were ejected. Neither was wearing a motorcycle helmet.
Kevin Wakely was pronounced deceased at the scene by Crawford County Coroner Christopher Johnson. Theresa Wakely was transported to Mansfield Med Central by Portsmouth EMS to be treated for her injuries where she remains in critical condition.
The Jefferson Township Fire Department, Portsmouth EMS and the Bucyrus Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol assisted the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office at the scene.
The crash remains under investigation and no other information is available at this time.