Motorcyclist Killed In Crash In Seneca County

The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist from Tiffin was killed in a crash in Seneca County when a vehicle turned in front of him.

The Highway Patrol says Joseph Knott, 45, was driving his Harley Davidson southwest on State Route 101 on Thursday night when an SUV being driven by James Dougherty, 91, of Tiffin, that was traveling northeast on State Route 101 turned onto Township Road 188.

The Highway Patrol said Dougherty failed to yield while turning left and was struck by Knott.

Knott was thrown from his motorcycle and landed in the roadway.

He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Highway Patrol said Knott was not wearing a helmet.

The crash remains under investigation.