FLORENCE TWP. — State troopers are investigating a late-night crash that claimed the life of an Elyria motorcyclist in eastern Erie County on Monday.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the single-vehicle incident occurred at approximately 9:45 p.m. along State Route 60, just south of State Route 113 in Florence Township.
Investigators report that 42-year-old Justin Henschel of Elyria was operating a southbound 2025 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle when he failed to negotiate a curve. The motorcycle traveled off the left side of the roadway, striking an unoccupied parked vehicle.
The impact ejected Henschel, who came to rest off the left side of the road. The motorcycle continued moving forward after the initial collision, crashing through two fences before coming to a stop off the roadway.
Henschel was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the crash remains under investigation.
was assisted at the scene by emergency personnel from the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, Florence Township Fire Department, Citizen Ambulance, and Central Automotive Towing.
Troopers noted that the crash remains under active investigation. Further details will be released as additional information becomes available.