A fatal two-vehicle collision near Kingston, Ohio, has claimed the life of Peggy Sims and left a man in critical condition following a crash at a rural intersection.
Key Details of the Crash
The Date & Time: The accident occurred on Sunday afternoon, May 17, 2026, at approximately 2:51 PM.
The Location: The intersection of State Route 159 and County Road 1 (Kingston Adelphi Road), spanning the Pickaway and Ross county lines.
The Victims:
Peggy Sims: She was riding as a passenger on a motorcycle and was rushed to Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, where she was tragically pronounced deceased from her injuries.
Ellery Elick: The operator of the motorcycle sustained life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition at a regional trauma facility.
Crash Synopsis
According to the initial investigation by state troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) Circleville Post:
The Collision: A 2011 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, driven by Kenneth Boyce, was traveling westbound on Kingston Adelphi Road. At the same time, a 2023 CAN-AM Spyder three-wheeled motorcycle, operated by Elick, was traveling southbound on State Route 159.
The Cause: Investigators determined that Boyce failed to come to a complete stop at the stop sign controlling County Road 1. The pickup truck proceeded into the intersection and struck the oncoming CAN-AM Spyder.
The Impact: The force of the crash violently threw both Elick and Sims from the motorcycle. The pickup truck then careened off the side of the road. Boyce did not report any major injuries.
