Editor’s Note: On December 6, the Ohio State Highway Patrol arrested and charged a Shiloh man in connection to this crash. For the latest update, click here.
MANSFIELD — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a pickup truck vs. bicycle fatal crash on Bowman Road just south of Hazelbrush Road in Cass Township.
The crash happened at approximately 9:15 a.m. and occurred when a pickup truck driving north on Bowman Road struck a bicycle, which was also cycling on Bowman Road. The occupant of the bicycle, identified as a 13-year-old male, was killed as a result of the crash.
The pickup truck fled the scene.
Bowman Road was closed between Hazelbrush Road and Miller Road for approximately three hours. The roadway was opened at 12:22 p.m.
Shiloh Fire Department & EMS, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Plymouth Police Department, Richland County Coroner’s Office and Richland County Highway Department assisted on scene.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol Mansfield Post is seeking the assistance of the public in identifying and locating the pickup truck involved in this fatal crash.
The pickup truck is described as a black or dark green extended cab pickup, which would have damage to the center to passenger side front end to include the headlight assembly. The driver side tail light was described to have red tape in place of the actual tail light, and a faded tailgate.
The truck was described as an early 2000’s model, Chevrolet or GMC, possibly Colorado/Canyon model pickup. The vehicle has been seen in the area on other occasions prior to this crash.
Anyone with information regarding this crash or the pickup truck involved, please contact the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol at 419-756-2222.
