Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash

Ashtabula County -On June, 2024 at approximately 7:54 PM., troopers from the Ashtabula Post responded to a one-vehicle motorcycle crash, involving 1 fatality, on Footville Richmond Road in Trumbull Township.

Preliminary investigation shows a 2003 Honda VT750 motorcycle was traveling west on Footville Richmond Road, driven by Aaron R. Atwell, 34, of Thompson, Ohio. Mr. Atwell failed to maintain control of the motorcycle, driving off the right side of the roadway striking a tree. The motorcycle operator was not wearing a helmet. Mr. Atwell was pronounced deceased at the scene. Alcohol or drugs appear to be a factor in the crash.

Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Office and emergency personnel from the Northwest Ambulance District, Hartsgrove and Trumbull Fire Departments assisted on scene.

The traffic crash remains under investigation.