Centerville, OH (June 21, 2024) – The Centerville Police Department responded to the scene of a two-vehicle accident on Thursday, June 20th. The collision took place around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of South Main Street and Rhodes Center Drive.
According to a report from the scene, Ruslan Urishanov, of Centerville, was driving a 2012 Chevrolet Volt southbound on South Main Street. At the same time, John Schultz, of Kettering, was operating a 2019 Harley Davidson northbound on South Main Street. Urishanov tried to make a left turn onto Rhodes Center Drive but failed to yield to Schultz, causing a crash between the two vehicles. The motorcycle sustained heavy damage and Schultz suffered serious injuries. He was taken to Kettering Main for further treatment. There is no update on his condition at this time. Following an investigation, Urishanov was charged with failure to yield the right of way. No other injuries were reported. There is no additional information available at this time.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to John Schultz following this motorcycle crash in Centerville. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
Motorcycle Accidents in Ohio 
Motorcycle riding is a popular activity in Ohio. However, it also comes with serious risks. According to statistics, more than 3,500 motorcycle crashes happen in our state every year. These accidents are also very likely to result in injuries with greater than 80% of riders being injured in motorcycle collisions. Many motorcycle crashes are serious in nature and can lead to broken bones, head trauma, soft tissue damage, neck and spinal cord trauma, and other devastating physical injuries. To make matters worse, motorcyclists are often not at fault for the collision. Driver negligence, including failing to yield the right way, speeding, and distracted driving all play a major part in many Ohio motorcycle crashes.
Under Ohio law, if you were a victim of a motorcycle accident, you could be entitled to compensation. This includes the right to be reimbursed for your pain and suffering, lost wages, medical costs, and more. The value of every case must be assessed by an experienced personal injury attorney. Here at Attkisson Law Firm, we help injured victims when they have been affected by someone else’s negligence. Our team of attorneys has many years of experience handling serious accident claims. Before you speak with an insurance adjuster or other third party, give us a call to see how we can be of assistance. Under Ohio’s statute of limitation, you have a limited time to act so it is important that you reach out to us at the soonest possible time in order to receive help with your case.
Our firm is standing by to speak with you at any time. We offer free consultations and case evaluations for all potential and prospective clients. There is no financial obligation unless we obtain a recovery on your behalf. Let us help you obtain the justice and the compensation that you need to move forward. We strongly believe that all negligent drivers should be held fully accountable for their actions that caused a crash. To schedule your free appointment with a Centerville motorcycle accident lawyer, please reach out to us using our online intake form or give us a call now at 937-276-9700.
