Serious injury motorcycle crash on SR 2

• October 12, 2023

Sandusky – The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Sandusky Post, are investigating a serious injury motorcycle crash that occurred on October 12, 2023 at approximately 12:15 A.M. on SR 2 near US 6 in the City of Sandusky, Erie County.

Unit 1: John Dugan III, age 45, of Sandusky, Ohio was operating a 2003 Harley Davidson motorcycle. Mr. Dugan sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to Firelands Hospital by Sandusky Fire and EMS. Mr. Dugan III was then life flighted to Metrohealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio for his injuries. Mr. Dugan was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

Details of the crash: Unit 1 was eastbound on the SR 2 entrance ramp from US 6. Unit 1 failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the left side of the road and overturned onto SR 2. Unit 1 continued to travel off the left side of SR 2 before coming to final rest in the median.

Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the crash.

Assisting agencies on scene: Sandusky Fire and EMS, Sandusky Towing.

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