A truck struck a Can-Am Spyder near the Pickaway–Ross county line Sunday afternoon, killing the motorcycle's passenger and critically injuring the rider, authorities said. The crash happened just before 3 p.m. near the intersection of Kingston–Adelphi Road and State Route 159, throwing both people from the three-wheeled vehicle. Emergency crews shut down the highway for several hours while investigators documented the wreckage and cleared the scene.
According to WSYX/ABC6, the passenger was identified as Peggy Sims and was pronounced dead at the scene. The motorcycle's driver was taken to a Columbus-area hospital in critical condition. Troopers told the station the truck had been traveling on Kingston–Adelphi Road and did not come to a complete stop at State Route 159 before hitting the Can-Am Spyder. WSYX/ABC6 reported that no charges have been filed and that the Ohio State Highway Patrol's investigation is still underway.
Local outlet Scioto Post reported that crews were dispatched at about 2:45 p.m., that one rider was airlifted from the scene, and that State Route 159 was closed so a medical helicopter could land and crash reconstruction teams could work. Witnesses described debris scattered across the roadway and extended backups as troopers and firefighters worked the scene and investigators took photos.
ODOT Safety Work Along SR 159
The stretch of SR 159 near Kingston has been the focus of ongoing safety projects. Spectrum News 1 reported that the Ohio Department of Transportation has launched a multi-year, roughly $19 million safety improvements program along SR 159 aimed at cutting crashes and improving traffic flow. State crash-analysis materials also flag the Kingston–Adelphi intersection and nearby rural junctions as priorities for upgrades, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation's HSIP priority map.
Investigation And Legal Status
Troopers say the truck failed to stop at the intersection, and authorities have not released the truck driver's name or indicated whether impairment is suspected. Investigators continue to interview witnesses and examine physical evidence from the scene, according to WSYX/ABC6. No citations or criminal charges have been announced while the Ohio State Highway Patrol completes its review.
The crash underscores how quickly things can turn deadly at rural crossroads, where higher speeds and limited sight lines leave little margin for error. Drivers approaching two-lane county intersections are urged to come to a full stop, double-check for oncoming traffic in all directions, and only proceed when the way is completely clear.
