Motorcyclist Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash in Marion County

Marion – Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on May 18, 2026, at approximately 6:08 PM, at the intersection of State Route 4 and White Oaks Road in Pleasant Township, Marion County.

The crash involved a red 2011 Kia Forte driven by a 16-year-old juvenile and a black 2017 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse motorcycle, driven by 54-year-old Shawn R. Woolum, of Marion.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the 16-year-old juvenile was traveling northbound on State Route 4 when he failed to yield to the motorcycle as he attempted to make a left turn onto White Oaks Road. Mr. Woolum was traveling southbound on State Route 4, struck the Kia Forte and was separated from the motorcycle.

Mr. Woolum was transported from the scene by Pleasant Township EMS to Marion General Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.  The 16-year-old juvenile was transported from the scene by Marion Township EMS to Marion General Hospital with minor injuries. Mr. Woolum was not wearing a helmet.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by Pleasant Township Fire and EMS, Marion Township EMS, Kirby’s Towing and Precision Towing.

The crash remains under investigation.