A fatal collision claimed the life of a motorcyclist in Sandusky yesterday evening, as reported by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. At around 8:15 p.m., at the intersection of Cleveland Road and Cowdery Street, 60-year-old Charles Grissom was riding eastbound when he was struck by a vehicle making a left turn onto Cleveland Road from Cowdery Street.

State troopers, as detailed by Cleveland19 News, indicated that Grissom was not wearing a helmet at the time of the impact, and the driver of the other vehicle, a 77-year-old Sandusky man named Andrew D. Johnson, was wearing his seatbelt and remained unharmed. The motorcycle, identified as a 1998 Honda VT750 and a 2003 Jeep Wrangler driven by Johnson, was involved in the mishap, and Johnson is said to have failed to yield while turning.

Following the crash, Grissom was transported to the Firelands Regional Hospital, where he was declared deceased. The ongoing investigation is examining whether alcohol or drugs were contributing factors, with troopers suspecting possible impairment. FOX8 News shared this development, marking the gravity of the situation and potential repercussions for the involved parties.

Local enforcement agencies, including the Sandusky Police Department and Sandusky Fire Department, extended their services at the scene, complemented by Sandusky Towing's assistance. As Richland Source highlighted, the confluence of this response unfolded amidst the night's tragic circumstances. The community is now processing this loss, and further updates regarding the inquiry are anticipated as the probe persists.