A fatal collision in Lafayette Township claimed the life of a 72-year-old Medina man yesterday afternoon. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports that John McCandlish was riding his bicycle along a path in Buckeye Woods Park when he was struck by a motorcycle on State Route 162. According to FOX8, the incident occurred just after 4:30 p.m. near Deerview Lane.
The preliminary analysis by the OSHP indicates that while McCandlish was attempting to cross the road, a 2020 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycle traveling eastbound collided with him. The authorities are still trying to piece together the exact circumstances of the tragic event. Both News 5 Cleveland and Cleveland 19 reported on the fatal crash, noting that McCandlish was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 18-year-old motorcyclist, also a Medina resident, sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the accident. She was quickly transported to Medina Hospital for treatment and was reportedly wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No charges have been filed in connection with the incident, but the OSHP continues to investigate the details surrounding the crash.
