The Georgetown Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two-vehicle fatal traffic crash that occurred on Sunrise Avenue near Cosby Street in the Village of West Union in Adams County. The crash occurred on November 5 at approximately 3:16 p.m.

The preliminary investigation revealed Ryan D. Dalton, age 29, of West Union was operating a 2024 Yamaha R7 eastbound on Sunrise Avenue when he struck the rear of a stopped 2025 Volkswagen Atlas. The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas was operated by Kellen A. Phillips, age 44, of Richfield Ohio.

Ryan D. Dalton sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced deceased by the Adams County Coroner.

Kellen A. Phillips was not injured as a result of the crash.

Mr. Dalton was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash a

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