MOUNT GILEAD – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a hit/skip two vehicle fatal crash that occurred at approximately 11:48 p.m. June 2nd on Upper Fredericktown Road at the intersection of Beckley Road in Morris Township.
Jordan Pauley, 20, of Mount Vernon, was operating a maroon 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster northbound on Upper Fredericktown Road. A 2015 white GMC Sierra failed to yield a stop sign on Beckley Road. The GMC Sierra struck Mr. Pauley as he was traveling through the intersection. The GMC Sierra then fled the scene of the crash. Mr. Pauley was transported to the Knox Community Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Alcohol or drug usage is unknown at this time.
Mr. Pauley was not wearing a motorcycle helmet at the time of the crash.
Mr. Pauley’s family has been notified. The Mount Gilead Post of the Highway Patrol was assisted by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, and Mount Vernon Fire/EMS.
This is a photo of the truck model believed to have struck Mr. Pauley. It was released by the Highway Patrol on Facebook. If you have any information about the crash contact the patrol at 1-419-758-3955 or the OSP hub at 1-614-799-6633.
