PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A motorcyclist is dead following a crash in Pickaway County on Saturday afternoon, according to the sheriff's office.

Deputies were called on a report of a crash in the area of state Route 56 West near McClean Mill and Grice roads in Jackson Township around 3:55 p.m.

The sheriff's office said a Honda Shadow motorcycle stopped westbound on Route 56 West, waiting to turn left into a driveway. The motorcycle was hit from behind by a Chevrolet Cruze.

The motorcyclist, identified as 29-year-old Johnny McClarren Jr, of Lancaster, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Chevrolet was transported to OhioHealth Berger Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

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