Clay Township, OH (June 14, 2026) – The Ohio Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that killed one person and injured two others on Friday evening. The accident involved an SUV and a motorcycle at the intersection of US-33 and State Route 65 in Auglaize County around 7:37 p.m. on June 12.
The report stated a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan was traveling northbound on State Route 65 when it attempted to turn left onto US-33. At the same time, a 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle carrying two people was traveling eastbound on US-33.
Troopers said the SUV failed to yield at the intersection and entered the motorcycle’s path, resulting in a collision. The impact threw the motorcycle passenger, 26-year-old Alexandra N. Hover of Lima, from the bike. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The motorcycle driver, 22-year-old Khaled A. Haque of Lima, sustained serious injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment. The SUV driver, 69-year-old Raymond Jacquet of Orlando, Florida, also suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. A passenger in the SUV was not injured.
Emergency units responded to the scene along with multiple local agencies. We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased, and our thoughts are with those injured as they recover.
How Left-Turn Motorcycle Crashes Commonly Occur at Intersections
Left-turn crashes involving motorcycles are among the most severe types of intersection collisions. They often happen when a driver misjudges the speed or distance of an oncoming motorcycle or fails to yield while turning across traffic.
Because motorcycles are smaller and less visible than other vehicles, they can be more difficult for drivers to detect, especially in busy intersections or during quick decision-making moments. High-impact collisions frequently result in serious or fatal injuries for riders and passengers. Traffic safety experts emphasize the importance of carefully scanning for oncoming traffic before making left turns and allowing enough time and distance for safe passage.
