Andrew P. Harris, 55, of Hebron, Ohio, has died following a motorcycle crash in Fairfield Township, Washington County, leaving family, friends and others who knew him mourning his sudden passing.
According to information from the Marietta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the fatal crash occurred on State Route 550 on September 19, 2026, at approximately 12:15 p.m.
Harris was riding a 2021 Harley-Davidson Street Glide when the motorcycle left the roadway and struck a guardrail. He was thrown from the motorcycle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Hebron Resident
The crash occurred on State Route 550 near milepost 5 in Fairfield Township, Washington County.
Authorities said Harris was traveling westbound when the motorcycle went off the left side of the roadway before striking a guardrail.
The impact caused Harris to be thrown from the motorcycle. Despite the emergency response, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The circumstances that caused the motorcycle to leave the roadway remain under investigation.
Andrew P. Harris Obituary Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Andrew P. Harris |
| Age | 55 |
| Residence | Hebron, Ohio |
| Date of crash | September 19, 2026 |
| Time | Approximately 12:15 p.m. |
| Location | State Route 550, Fairfield Township, Washington County, Ohio |
| Milepost | 5 |
| Vehicle | 2021 Harley-Davidson Street Glide |
| Direction | Westbound |
| Crash details | Motorcycle left the roadway and struck a guardrail |
| Outcome | Harris pronounced dead at the scene |
| Investigating agency | Ohio State Highway Patrol |
Emergency Crews Responded to the Scene
Several agencies responded following the fatal motorcycle accident.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol led the investigation, with assistance from the Wesley Volunteer Fire Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Washington County Coroner’s Office.
Secure Towing also responded as authorities worked to manage the crash scene and remove the motorcycle.
The coordinated emergency response followed the discovery that Harris had been thrown from the motorcycle after the collision with the guardrail.
Crash Investigation Remains Underway
Authorities have not released additional information explaining why the motorcycle left the roadway.
Possible contributing factors have not been established in the information available, and no conclusions should be drawn about what caused the crash until the investigation is completed.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Family and Friends Mourn Andrew Harris
For people who knew Andrew Harris, the crash represents far more than a traffic incident.
At 55, Harris had built a life in the Hebron community and had relationships with family members, friends and others who knew him.
His sudden death leaves those closest to him facing the difficult reality of losing someone without warning.
The memories shared by his loved ones will remain an important part of how he is remembered beyond the circumstances of the crash.
Sudden Loss Leaves Lasting Impact
Fatal motorcycle crashes can happen in a matter of moments, leaving families to cope with an unexpected loss.
For Harris’s loved ones, the days following the September 19 crash will bring grief as they remember the person he was and the experiences they shared with him.
While official crash reports focus on the roadway, vehicle and circumstances of the collision, the personal impact extends to everyone who knew the victim.
Funeral Arrangements for Andrew P. Harris
Funeral and memorial arrangements for Andrew P. Harris were not included in the latest information available.
No additional details concerning visitation, funeral services, burial or memorial arrangements have been provided.
If his family announces services, those arrangements may provide an opportunity for relatives, friends and members of the community to gather and honor his memory.
Andrew P. Harris Remembered
Andrew P. Harris, a 55-year-old Hebron resident, is being remembered following his death in the Fairfield Township motorcycle crash.
The September 19 collision ended his life after his 2021 Harley-Davidson Street Glide left State Route 550 and struck a guardrail.
As the Ohio State Highway Patrol continues investigating the circumstances of the crash, family and friends are left to remember Harris through the life he lived and the relationships he built.
His death is a painful loss for those who knew him, while the investigation will continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
Disclaimer
This obituary is based on information concerning the fatal motorcycle crash involving Andrew P. Harris in Fairfield Township, Washington County, Ohio. Harris was identified as a 55-year-old resident of Hebron, Ohio, and was pronounced dead at the scene after the motorcycle he was operating left State Route 550 and struck a guardrail. The circumstances that caused the motorcycle to leave the roadway remain under investigation. Funeral and memorial arrangements were not included in the available information. No additional contributing factors or circumstances should be attributed to the crash without confirmation from authorities.