Dog killed, two injured in motorcycle crash on SR 83 near New Concord Friday

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By Christine Holmes, News Director

Two motorcyclists are injured after crashing their bike when a dog crossed the road in front of them Friday afternoon.

The pair was riding along SR 83 south of New Concord when they struck the dog in the roadway around 4:45 p.m., Trooper Timothy Cunningham of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Cambridge Post said.

Both occupants of the motorcycle were taken to the hospital — one sustained minor injuries while the other’s are unknown.

The dog, a Black Labrador Retriever, did not survive its injuries.

Two medical squads from New Concord, as well as the Cassell Station Volunteer Fire Department assisted on scene.