The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle fatal traffic crash involving a motorcycle. The fatal crash occurred Saturday around 1:28 P.M. on State Route 514 near mile post 4 in Knox County.
William J. Burkhart, age 52, of Wooster, was driving a 2017 Harley Davidson motorcycle north on State Route 514. Tara R. Demers, age 45, of Fredericktown, was driving a 2015 Nissan Altima south on State Route 514. Mr. Burkhart failed to negotiate a curve, overturned, and was ejected into the southbound lane. Ms. Demers' vehicle struck Mr. Burkhart after he was ejected from the motorcycle. Mr. Burkhart was transported by AirEvac to Grant Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries. Ms. Demers was not injured.
Mr. Burkhart was not wearing a helmet. Alcohol and drugs are not suspected factors in this crash.