A Portage County man is dead after authorities say he crashed his motorcycle into the back of a pickup truck in Auburn Township Thursday morning. According to a release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, around 10:30am, Chardon Post troopers responded two vehicle crash on US Route 422. A motorcycle, operated by 45 year old Monte Stamm of Mantua, was traveling east on US 422 when it struck the back of a pick up truck. Stamm was ejected from the motorcycle, taken to the hospital, where he later died. The driver of the truck suffered minor injuries. The state patrol says, neither alcohol or drugs appear to be a factor in the crash.
Motorcyclist dies in crash
May 29, 2026 | 7:32 AM