Mount Gilead - The Mount Gilead Post is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:28 PM, on State Route 97 near State Route 288, in North Bloomfield, Morrow County.

Matthew A. Kingseed, age 24 of Galion Ohio was operating a 2012 Honda Accord eastbound on State Route 97. Kyle S. Jackson, age 37 of Galion Ohio was operating a 1998 Honda Goldwing motorcycle traveling westbound on State Route 97. Mr. Kingseed traveled left of center after negotiating a curve and struck Mr. Jackson Head-on. Mr. Jackson was transported to Ohio Health Mansfield where he was pronounced deceased. Mr. Jackson was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Mr. Kingseed was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and sustained minor injuries. It is unknown if drugs and alcohol were factors in the crash.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by Morrow County EMS, Iberia Joint Fire District, Morrow County Sheriff Office, and the Ohio Department of Transportation.

The crash remains under investigation.