Tiffin man dies after crash

TIFFIN — A Tiffin man has died from injuries sustained in a June 30 motorcycle accident on Greeley Street. According to the Tiffin Police Department, Reuben J. Guilkey II, 29, of Tiffin, was traveling eastbound Tuesday evening when he lost control, struck a utility pole and guide wire and continued eastbound. The motorcycle then overturned, ejecting him. Tiffin police and the Tiffin Fire and Rescue Division responded to the scene and found the rider with serious injuries. He was transported to Tiffin Mercy Hospital and taken by Life Flight to St. Vincent Medical Center. Sgt. Jared Watson of the Tiffin Police Department said Monday afternoon that Guilkey had died of his injuries, but he was unsure of the exact time of death. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, Watson said, and impairment is not believed to be a factor. Watson urged all motorcycle riders to operate their vehicles according to their skill level and be mindful of speed. He also stressed the importance of other drivers being aware of motorcyclists and watching out for motorcycles on the roadway. Guilkey was operating a Suzuki GSXR 750 "at a rate greater than 60 mph," Watson said, on a roadway with a 25 mph speed limit.