A motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon in Ashland County claimed the life of a 23-year old from Polk.  The crash occurred shortly after 12:30pm on County Road 1302, just west of State Route 89.  According to the Highway Patrol, Ethan Stadler was westbound on 1302 when his bike went off the right side of the road and struck a traffic sign.  Stadler, who was wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene.  The crash remains under investigation.