A motorcycle crash caused by a wild turkey has claimed the life of an East Liverpool resident. 

Carroll County Sheriff Dale Williams said that the driver of the motorcycle, Oliver Humphrey, 72, and his wife, both of East Liverpool, were driving west on state Route 164 just east of New Hagerstown at about 2:42 p.m. Sunday, June 5, when a wild turkey flew into the driver's head.

Although both Humphrey and his wife were both wearing helmets, he lost control of his 2005 Honda Goldwing Trike, causing it to overturn and land in a ditch, ejecting both from the motorcycle.

Sheila Humphrey, 69, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver was life-flighted from nearby Conotton Valley High School to Summa Akron City Hospital.

No additional information was available on Mr. Humphrey's condition.