York Township, Fulton County – The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on September 9, 2024, at around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of County Road 10 and County Road D in York Township, Fulton County.
Mallory M. Creque, age 23, of Riga, Michigan, was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox southbound on County Road 10 when she failed to yield the right of way from the stop sign and pulled into the path of John A. Schofield, age 55, of Swanton, Ohio, who was driving westbound on County Road D.
Mr. Schofield was driving a 2009 Yamaha motorcycle when he laid down his motorcycle in an attempt to avoid Ms. Creque’s vehicle. Mr. Schofield was unsuccessful and struck the driver’s side of the Chevrolet Equinox.
Mr. Schofield was taken by Delta Fire and EMS to the University of Toledo Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. Mr. Schofield was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be a factor in the crash, and the crash remains under investigation.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Delta Fire and EMS, K&K Collision, and Don’s Automotive.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds motorist to ensure intersections are clear before proceeding through them, and to never driver distracted.