Ohio Highway Patrol Investigates Motorcycle Crash on I-71

• September 14, 2023

Medina, OH– The Medina Highway Patrol Post is investigating a traffic crash which occurred on Interstate 71 South near mile post 216 in Montville Township, Medina County.

The crash occurred at 09:54 AM when a southbound 2012 Harley Davidson pulling a trailer lost control. The Harley Davidson traveled off the left side of Interstate 71, struck the median cable, and overturned.

The driver, Dennis Shaffer, age 66, from Bristolville, Ohio and his passenger Marry Shaffer, age 60, also from Bristolville, Ohio were ejected from the motorcycle.

Both occupants were air lifted to Metro Health Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The following agencies assisted the Ohio State Highway Patrol at the scene. The Ohio Department of Transportation, Medina LST, Montville Township Police Department, and Montville Township Fire Department / EMS,

Both occupants were not wearing helmets and drugs and or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in this crash.

Interstate 71 South was closed near the crash scene for approximately 45 minutes. The crash remains under investigation.

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