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Motorcyclist fatally injured in Amanda Township crash

A man died on the scene of a crash in Hancock County, after his motorcycle hit a pole early Sunday morning.

HANCOCK COUNTY, OH (Toledo News Now) - A motorcyclist lost control and struck a utility pole early Sunday morning on SR 568. He died from his injuries.

According to the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, 25-year-old Timothy E. Moore Jr, of Carey, Ohio, was operating the motorcycle.

At approximately 3:12 a.m., Moore was heading eastbound when his 2003 Harley Davidson went off the side of the road in Amanda Township.

The motorcycle struck a pole and rolled several times. Moore fell off of the bike and onto the roadway.

Hancock County EMS workers pronounced him dead at the scene.

Officials say it is not clear why Moore lost control of his motorcycle.

The crash remains under investigation.

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