EAST UNION TOWNSHIP – An Orrville woman was killed on Friday night in a two-vehicle motorcycle crash that took place in Wayne County, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Jessica Steiner, 33, of Orrville, was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of injuries sustained in the crash, the Wayne County Coroner’s Office stated.
The incident took place on County Road 94A (Carr Road), north of Township Road 162 (Welty Road), in East Union Township of Wayne County at approximately 9:55 p.m.
Initial investigation revealed that a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling southbound on Carr Road, went left of center while attempting to pass a cyclist on a hillcrest, and struck a northbound 2011 Kawasaki motorcycle head-on. The Chevrolet Silverado was operated by Homer S. Moore, 81 of Apple Creek, and the motorcycle was operated by Steiner.
The Patrol reported that Moore sustained minor injuries and was transported to the Wooster Community Hospital by Emergency Medical Services.
At the time of crash, Steiner was wearing a helmet and Moore had a seatbelt on. It does not appear that alcohol or drugs are a factor, authorities stated.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, East Union Fire and EMS, Apple Creek Fire and EMS, and the Wayne County Coroners Office.
The crash remains under investigation.
