The investigation into the fatal collision on US 50 in Ross County, Ohio, has confirmed that Lois Jones, 79, was involved in the accident, but she was not the person killed.

According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the fatality was a young motorcyclist.

Incident Details (April 19, 2026)
The crash occurred at approximately 8:10 p.m. Sunday evening at the intersection of US 50 and Veterans Parkway in Scioto Township.

The Driver: Lois Jones, 79, of Portsmouth, was driving a 2022 Hyundai Palisade eastbound on US 50.

The Victim: Ryan Hayes, 19, of Chillicothe, was traveling westbound on a 2001 Honda VT750 motorcycle.

The Collision: Investigators report that as Jones attempted to make a left-hand turn onto Veterans Parkway, she turned into the path of the oncoming motorcycle. Hayes struck the front left of the SUV, lost control, and slid off the right side of the road.
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Outcome and Emergency Response
Fatal Injuries: Ryan Hayes was rushed by Union Township EMS to Adena Regional Medical Center, where he was tragically pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.

Lois Jones: Reports indicate that Jones was uninjured in the collision.

Road Closure: The westbound lanes of US 50 remained closed for approximately two hours while troopers from the Chillicothe Post reconstructed the scene and cleared debris.

Investigation Status
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is leading the active investigation. As of Monday, April 20, no charges have been formally filed. Troopers are working to determine if speed or other factors contributed to the failure to yield during the turn.

Note on Information: If you are seeing headlines claiming “Lois Jones Killed in Crash,” please be aware that this is incorrect. While her name is central to the police reports, she was the driver of the vehicle involved, not the victim of the crash.