TOLEDO, Ohio — A serious motorcycle crash on Sunday evening has left a Toledo woman badly injured, according to local authorities.
The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Starr Avenue near St. Louis Street, in the heart of East Toledo. Toledo Police Department officers responded to the scene after receiving multiple emergency calls reporting a single-vehicle motorcycle accident.
The victim has been identified as 35-year-old Candace McAllister, a resident of Toledo. Preliminary investigations suggest that McAllister was traveling westbound on Starr Avenue when she lost control of her motorcycle for reasons that have not yet been fully determined. Witnesses say the bike suddenly veered out of its lane and crashed, ejecting the rider onto the pavement.
Emergency medical personnel arrived swiftly and rendered first aid at the scene before transporting McAllister to a nearby hospital. Authorities have described her injuries as “serious,” but they have not released additional details regarding her current condition. As of Monday morning, she was still hospitalized.
Traffic on Starr Avenue was temporarily closed off in both directions for nearly an hour while police conducted their investigation and cleared the debris. The motorcycle sustained significant damage in the crash.
Toledo Police are continuing to investigate the cause of the accident. It remains unclear whether speed, road conditions, mechanical failure, or another factor contributed to McAllister’s loss of control. Authorities have not indicated whether any other vehicles were involved or whether charges are being considered at this time.
Motorcycle accidents are a persistent safety concern in Toledo and across the state of Ohio, particularly during warmer months when riders are more likely to be on the road. According to the Ohio Department of Public Safety, motorcycle crashes accounted for hundreds of injuries and dozens of fatalities statewide last year.
This incident serves as a somber reminder of the inherent risks associated with motorcycle travel, and it underscores the importance of wearing proper protective gear, maintaining vehicles, and staying alert while on the road.
Toledo Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who has information that could assist in the investigation to come forward.
More updates will be provided as new details become available.
Would you like this content formatted for news publication or social media sharing?