PERRY TOWNSHIP, Allen County – The Lima Post of Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on July 10, 2022, at approximately 5:09 p.m. The crash occurred on State Route 117 near Lost Creek Boulevard in Perry Township, Allen County.

Michaela Cosart, age 19, of Harrod, was driving a 2005 GMC Envoy eastbound on State Route 117. Patrick Woods, age 56, of Cairo was driving a 2014 Harley Davidson Motorcycle westbound on State Route 117. Ms. Cosart approached stopped traffic in the eastbound lanes of State Route 117. Ms. Cosart lost control of her vehicle and crossed the centerline into the westbound traffic of State Route 117 causing Mr. Woods to strike Ms. Cosart’s vehicle.

Ms. Cosart was transported to the Lima Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. Mr. Woods succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. Mr. Woods was reportedly not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Speed appears to a factor in the crash.

The Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, Perry Township Fire and EMS, Allen County Coroner’s Office, H & H Funeral Services and Kenny’s Auto Wrecking.

The crash remains under investigation.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol encourages motorcyclists to wear helmets while