Paulding – The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on CR179 south of TR10 in Paulding County, Auglaize Township, at approximately 9:48 P.M. on July 11, 2024.
Scott Kirkland Jr, age 26, of Paulding, Ohio was traveling northbound on CR179 in a 1984 Honda Goldwing Motorcycle.
His passenger, Allen Kline, age 34, of Paulding, Ohio was seated in the rear. Mr. Kirkland went off the right side of the roadway when the motorcycle overturned.
Mr. Kline was life flighted to Parkview Regional, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with critical injuries. Mr. Kirkland was treated on scene with minor injuries.
Both occupants were not wearing helmets, and alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Paulding County Sheriff’s Department, Oakwood Fire and EMS, Samaritan Life Flight, and J&R’s Towing.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds motorist to never drive impaired.