One dies in motorcycle, pickup truck head-on collision in East Union Township

EAST UNION TOWNSHIP – An Orrville woman died Friday night when the motorcycle she was driving was struck by a pickup truck near the intersection of Carr and Welty roads.

Jessica Steiner, 33, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a release from the Wooster Post of the State Highway Patrol, which notes the crash happened just before 10 p.m.

The cyclist was struck by a Chevrolet Silverado that was traveling southbound on Carr Road and went left of center while attempting to pass a cyclist on a hillcrest, and struck the northbound 2011 Kawasaki motorcycle head-on, according to the release. The pickup was being driven by an 81-year-old Apple Creek man.

The driver of the pickup sustained minor injuries and was transported to the Wooster Community Hospital by EMS, according to the release.

Steiner was wearing a helmet and the driver of the pickup was wearing a seatbelt, the release notes.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, East Union Fire and EMS, Apple Creek Fire and EMS and the Wayne County Coroners Office.

The crash remains under investigation, according to the release.

This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Orrville woman dies when motorcycle is hit head-on by pickup truck