SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Ontario man was killed Sunday afternoon in a car-motorcycle crash on Ohio 314 north of Millsboro Road.
According to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Joshua Miller died at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital after a crash at 3:38 p.m.
Troopers said Miller was northbound on Ohio 314 while operating a 2018 Honda CBR1000RR. They said Evan Gale, 32, of Mansfield was attempting to turn left out of a private drive onto the road, driving a 2016 Dodge Journey.
The patrol said Miller, in an attempt to avoid a collision, laid down the motorcycle and collided with the front of the car.
Miller was transported by Springfield Township EMS to OhioHealth, where he died from his injuries, according to troopers. Gale was not injured in the crash.
Ohio 314 was temporarily closed during the crash investigation with the assistance of the Ontario Police Department.
Troopers said additional agencies and entities who assisted in the investigation include the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, the Ontario Police Department, Springfield Township Fire and EMS and Terry’s Towing.
The crash remains under further investigation at this time, according to the patrol.
