Paulding – The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a motorcycle crash at approximately 8:15 PM. The crash occurred on US-24 .1m east of mile-post 13 in Crane Township, Paulding County. The crash was north of the Village of Paulding.
A 2008 Harley Davison motorcycle, driven by 32 year old Barron P. Elder of Hudson, Michigan, was westbound on US 24. The motorcycle drove off the left side of the roadway, into the center median, and overturned.
Barron P. Elder did have a helmet on, and was ejected from the motorcycle. He was flown from the scene to Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana by Parkview Samaritan Air Ambulance, and is listed in serious condition.
The Highway Patrol was assisted by Paulding Fire Department and Paulding Rescue, Paulding Sheriff’s Department. The crash remains under investigation.
