One of several deadly motorcycle crashes over the Memorial Day Weekend happened in Deerfield Township about three miles west of Mahoning County.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports that a 65-year-old Doylestown, Ohio man and his wife were thrown from their motorcycle that ran into a small SUV as it was turning into a private driveway along Route 224 just past Route 14.

Gerry Fraley, who was driving the motorcycle, died at the scene.  His wife was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

Both Fraley and his wife were wearing helmets, according to the patrol.