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Ashland officer killed in motorcycle crash
Aug 31, 2008 @ 12:00 AM
By 2008/The Herald-Dispatch
The Herald-Dispatch
ASHLAND -- A long-time Ashland police officer and his wife were killed Saturday after a motorcycle accident in Washington County in Ohio, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

APD Sgt. Charles Leadingham, 44, and passenger Denise Leadingham, 42, were riding on Interstate 77 southbound near milepost 8 around 3:30 p.m. when the accident occurred. Charles Leadingham lost control of the 2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic motorcycle, which slid off the right side of the roadway and struck a guardrail, authorities said. Both occupants were ejected from the motorcycle.

Both were wearing helmets, and neither speed nor alcohol appear to be factors in the crash, authorities said.

The Marietta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.

The Salem and Devola Volunteer Emergency Squad and Fire Departments responded to the scene, where responders and motorists attempted first aid. Both victims were transported to Marietta Memorial Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.

Approximately 500 yards of one lane of Interstate 77 was closed for about two hours. Washington County Sheriff's Department assisted with traffic control. Gary's Wrecker Service was also on the scene.