Dylan McPherson dies in fatal Licking County motorcycle crash

Dylan McPherson dies in fatal Licking County motorcycle crash

Fatal Licking County motorcycle crash death of Dylan McPherson

Dylan McPherson, a 22-year-old from Newark, lost his life early Wednesday morning in a motorcycle accident in Licking County, Ohio.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that the crash happened shortly after 6 a.m. on County Road 668 near its intersection with County Road 315. McPherson was operating a 2016 Harley-Davidson northbound when his motorcycle veered off the right side of the road.

After leaving the roadway, the motorcycle struck a guardrail and flipped. McPherson was thrown from the bike and was declared dead at the scene by emergency personnel.

Authorities noted that McPherson was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

The incident is currently under active investigation by state troopers.