Richard Hartnell, a 56-year-old man from Kenosha, Wisconsin, died after a tragic pedestrian accident on U.S. Route 250 in Erie County, Ohio, late on June 2, 2026.
The incident happened around 10:10 p.m. near Fox Road in Huron Township. Authorities said Hartnell was attempting to cross the highway when he was struck by a northbound Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Moments after the first impact, a Toyota RAV4 traveling along the roadway also struck him. Emergency responders arrived quickly, but Hartnell was pronounced dead at the scene due to the severity of his injuries.
Law enforcement officials from the Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed that the case is still under investigation. They are working to fully understand how the sequence of collisions unfolded that night.
For those who knew Hartnell, the news has brought deep shock and grief. He is being remembered as a man whose life extended far beyond the moment of tragedy that ended it.
Friends and community members describe the loss as sudden and difficult to process, especially given how quickly the situation escalated on the highway.
Authorities have not released further details about the motorcycle rider or the driver of the Toyota RAV4, as the investigation continues into the exact circumstances of the crash.
