Fatal accident involving motorcycle in Putnam Co. last week.

Wednesday, October 23rd at approximately 8:07 PM, the Lima Post of
the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of an injury crash. A two-vehicle
injury crash was reported to have occurred on County Road 21, north of County Road G in
Putnam County.
During the investigation, it was determined that a vehicle, driven by 45-year-old Thomas S. Elkins of Continental, was southbound on County Road 21. A motorcycle. operated by 34-year-old David E. Wagner, of Continental, was northbound on County Road 21. Elkins attempted to turn left into a private drive, and was struck by Wagner’s motorcycle.
Elkins sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene by Continental EMS. David E. Wagner was initially transported to Putnam County Ambulatory Care, but later flown to
Mercy Health – St. Vincent Medical Center by Mercy Health Life Flight, where he
succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, October 24th. Speed is suspected to be a factor in the
traffic crash. Elkins was not restrained with a properly adjusted safety restraint, and
Wagner was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds motorists to always wear a properly adjusted safety restraint, and encourages motorcyclists to wear a helmet.