Information has been provided by the Ohio State Highway Patrol regrading a serious injury crash.

Wednesday morning, at around 6:35, a Chevrolet Trax and a Harley Davidson were both westbound on US 36, near Robin Road, when the Trax slowed for other westbound traffic, which was attempting to turning left into a private drive.

The motorcyclist failed to slow down and hit the rear of the Trax.

The Harley was operated by 34-year-old, Tyler Crawford, of New Philadelphia, and he was flown from the scene to Akron City Hospital with serious injuries. He was not wearing a helmet at the time.

The 22-year-old Chevy driver, also from New Philadelphia, was not injured and had been wearing a seat belt.

Assisting at the scene was Tri-County EMS and Arrowhead Fire and EMS.

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