A nighttime ride on Ravenna Road in Hudson ended in tragedy today when a 37-year-old motorcyclist was killed after hitting a downed tree, authorities said.
According to officials, the crash happened around 9 p.m. when the motorcycle left the roadway, went into the grass, and struck a fallen tree. The rider was ejected from the bike and was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency crews responded.
Victim identified
The Summit County Medical Examiner identified the rider as 37-year-old Joseph Gindlesperger, according to News 5 Cleveland. Hudson police are investigating the crash.
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