Motorcyclist Killed In Crash

(From the Wood County Sheriff’s Office)

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, The Wood County Sheriff’s Office investigated a two-vehicle crash which resulted in one fatality.

The crash occurred on SR-582 near Tontogany Road which is located inside of Washington Twp.

The crash involved a Honda Goldwing motorcycle and a Hyundai Santa Fe.

The investigation showed that the motorcycle was headed east on SR-582 when it struck a deer and crashed in the middle of the roadway.

While in the roadway, the SUV also came east bound and struck both the motorcycle and its operator.

The operator of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The operator of the SUV was not injured.

The operator of the motorcycle was identified as Jonathan Little, (53 years old) and was from Bowling

Green, Ohio.

The operator of the SUV was identified as Paul Turner, (36 years old), also from Bowling

Green, Ohio.

Assisting on location were Middleton Township Medic 680 EMS, Middleton Township Fire Department, BG Towing, and Frank’s Automotive.

The incident is still under investigation.