Lede: A fatal two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle occurred on State Route 674 in Madison Township, Fairfield County, on August 9.
Authorities responded to the scene shortly after 2 p.m. The crash involved a motorcycle operated by 73-year-old Johnny Hackney of Columbus and a pickup truck driven by 44-year-old Robert Nichols of Lithopolis.
Nichols, traveling southbound on State Route 674, attempted to turn east into a private drive, leading to the collision with Hackney's motorcycle. Hackney was transported to Grant Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
Nichols did not report any injuries at the scene.
The crash is currently under investigation by local authorities and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.