Delaware – The Delaware Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one vehicle fatal crash that occurred at approximately 3:17 A.M. on October 29, 2020, on SR 37 near milepost 3, in Scioto Township, Delaware County.
Anthony D. Yates, age 37, of Richwood, Ohio, was operating a silver 2002 Honda Motorcycle westbound on SR 37 when he failed to maintain reasonable control. Mr. Yates traveled off the right side of the roadway, striking a road sign, a ditch, overturned and then struck a building.
Mr. Yates was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Delaware County Coroner.
Mr. Yates was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Next of kin has been notified.
The crash remains under investigation.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by Delaware County Fire & EMS and Scioto Township Fire Department.