Car versus Motorcycle Fatal Crash in Norwalk

• September 15, 2023

Norwalk – The Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Thursday September 14, 2023 at 9:30 PM on State Route 101 at Township Road 188 in Clinton Township, Seneca County.

 

Joseph Knott, age 45, of Tiffin Ohio, was driving a 2012 Harley Davidson Street Glide southwest on State Route 101. James Dougherty, age 91, of Tiffin Ohio, was driving a 2018 Ford EcoSport northeast on State Route 101 and turning onto Township Road 188. Mr. Dougherty failed to yield while turning left and was struck by Mr. Knott.

 

The impact threw Mr. Knott from his motorcycle, where he landed in the roadway. Mr. Knott was not wearing a helmet and was killed in the crash.

 

It is unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash. The crash remains under investigation.

 

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted by the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office, Tiffin Fire and EMS, Clinton Township Fire Department, Seneca County Coroner’s Office, Keller Truck Repair and the Ohio Department of Transportation.

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