ASHLAND – A 21-year-old Amish woman was killed Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle accident involving an Amish buggy on U.S. 42 near the Ashland-Wayne County line.
According to a press release from the Ashland Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Warren Fletcher, 45, of West Salem was driving a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser north on U.S. 42 in the driving lane at about 3:38 p.m. when he struck an Amish buggy in the rear.
Lovina Miller, 21 and Anna Miller, 48, both of Polk, were ejected from the buggy. Lovina Miller was pronounced dead at the scene. Anna Miller was taken to Akron City Hospital by medical helicopter.
Fletcher and his passenger 16-year-old, Destyni Fletcher, were transported to Ashland Samaritan Hospital with non-incapacitating injuries
The roadway was closed for approximately three hours while the crash was being investigated.
The crash remains under investigation and alcohol is not considered to be a factor in the crash.
The Ashland Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the crash. Polk Township Fire and EMS and the Ashland County Sheriff’s Department assisted on scene.
