Marion – Troopers from the Marion Post are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on May 25, 2022, at approximately 1:02 AM on Water Street in the Village of Prospect, Marion County.
The crash involved a 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster X88, driven by Alec Bartell, age 22, of Radnor, Ohio. Mr. Bartell was traveling westbound on Water Street when his motorcycle struck a large piece of construction equipment that was parked on the roadway.
Mr. Bartell was pronounced deceased on scene by the Marion County Coroner. The passenger on the motorcycle, Emanuel Cole Bowdre, age 28, of Delaware, Ohio, suffered serious injuries as a result of the crash. He was transported from the scene by Battle Run Fire and EMS and was later flown by MedFlight to Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Helmets were not in use during the crash.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by Battle Run Fire and EMS, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and Precision Towing.
This crash remains under investigation.