Marion – Troopers from the Marion Post are investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on June 17, 2021, at approximately 5:43 PM on State Route 4 near mile post 16 in Grand Prairie Township, Marion County.
The crash involved a 2015 Honda Civic, driven by Tyler McDaniel, age 24, of Marion, Ohio, and a 2004 Suzuki VL800 motorcycle, driven by John Cantrell, age 59, of LaRue, Ohio. Mr. McDaniel and Mr. Cantrell were both northbound on State Route 4.Mr. Cantrell began to slow down and was struck in the rear by Mr. McDaniel.
Mr. Cantrell was transported from the scene by Marion Township EMS to Marion General Hospital. He was later flown to Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio with severe injuries. Mr. McDaniel was not injured as a result of the crash. Mr. Cantrell was not wearing a helmet.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by Marion Township Fire and EMS, and Kirby’s Towing Service.
This crash remains under investigation.