Fatal Motorcycle Crash On Interstate 75

The Ohio State Highway Patrol says one person was killed and another critically injured in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 75 in Allen County.

The crash happened on Sunday afternoon on Interstate 75 at mile marker 127 near Lima.

The Highway Patrol says Saul Palacios, 53, of Florida, was driving his Harley Davidson southbound on the interstate when he lost control and struck a guardrail.

He and a passenger, Reina Palacios, 56, of Florida, were thrown from the motorcycle.

Mr. Palacios died at the scene while Ms. Palacios was taken to a Lima hospital in critical condition.

The Highway Patrol says both were wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

The Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Bath Township Fire and EMS, Allen County Coroner’s Office, H&H Funeral Services and Able Wrecker Service.