James Goodmote Obituary, ROOTSTOWN, Ohio — James Goodmote, 73, of Rootstown, died Saturday, August 29, following a motorcycle crash on Route 212 in Warren Township.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. east of Tabor Ridge Road. Goodmote was traveling east on his motorcycle when a westbound Honda Civic crossed the center line and struck the motorcycle.
Goodmote was pronounced dead at the scene. The collision prompted an emergency response, with law enforcement and other emergency personnel working at the scene following the fatal crash.
The driver of the Honda Civic, 32-year-old Corey Fisher of Dover, was seriously injured in the collision and transported to Aultman Hospital for treatment. Route 212 remained closed for approximately three and a half hours while emergency crews responded and authorities worked through the aftermath.
In an account published Sunday, August 30, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said impairment was suspected as a possible factor in the crash. That information remains part of the ongoing investigation and does not represent a final determination regarding the circumstances of the collision.
News of Goodmote’s death marks a painful loss for his family, loved ones, friends, and others who knew him. At 73, he leaves behind memories and relationships that will remain with those who knew and cared about him.
The crash also affected Fisher and his loved ones, as he continues to recover from serious injuries. The response required the work of law enforcement and emergency personnel who attended the scene and assisted following the collision.
The investigation into the crash remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding what happened. For the Goodmote family, however, the immediate reality is the loss of a loved one. James Goodmote will be remembered by those who knew him, and condolences go to his family and everyone affected by his passing.
