Motorcycle crash in Muskingum County results in serious injury

Zanesville, OH- The Zanesville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a pick-up truck that occurred at 11:40 a.m. on US 40 at Chapel Hill Road in Muskingum County.

A 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Roy-Donn Alexander, 59, of Newark, Ohio, was traveling eastbound on US 40. A 2007 Dodge pick-up truck driven by William McDonald Jr., 50, of Philo, Ohio, was traveling westbound on US 40. According to investigators, the pick-up truck failed to yield to oncoming traffic while attempting to turn left onto Chapel Hill Road.

The motorcycle attempted to avoid striking the pick-up truck by braking hard, which caused the motorcycle to overturn. The motorcycle slid on its right side on US 40 before coming to a final rest. The pick-up truck was not damaged as a result of the crash.

Mr. Alexander was transported to the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center via MedFlight for injuries sustained in the crash.

Mr. Alexander was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, and alcohol is not a suspected factor. The crash remains under investigation.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Falls Township Fire Department, Falls Township EMS, MedFlight, and Tanner’s Towing.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds motorists to watch out for motorcycles.