The Toledo Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on Tuesday, June 10, at approximately 5:16 p.m., on Indian Wood Circle, west of Arrowhead Road, Maumee.
Jace L. Chavalia, age 32, of Temperance, Michigan, was operating a 2021 Harley Davidson southeastbound on Indian Wood Circle. Haley L. Kaniewski, age 29, of Toledo, was driving a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country. Kaniewski pulled from a private drive into the path of Chavalia causing Chavalia to strike Kaniewski’s vehicle.
Chavalia was transported to the University of Toledo Medical Center with critical injuries by Maumee Fire and EMS. Kaniewski did not suffer any injuries. Chavalia was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
The patrol was assisted by the Maumee Police Department, Maumee Fire and EMS, Maumee Street Division, Joey’s Towing, and Bubba’s Towing.
Impairment from drugs and alcohol is not suspected as a factor in the crash. No charges have been filed, and the crash remains under investigation.
The patrol wants to remind motorist to be extra careful during the summer season and to specifically watch for motorcycles, bicyclists and pedestrians.
