NORWALK – An Amherst man was killed after a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday morning in Huron County, according to the Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Milan Hiteshbhai Patel, 30, died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash, the Patrol reported.
The incident took place at 4:39 a.m. on State Route 61 north of Egypt Road in Greenfield Township.
According to a press release, Patel was driving a white 2014 Toyota Camry northbound on State Route 61 and traveled off the right side of the road. The vehicle struck a ditch, traffic sign, and tree.
Patel was not wearing a safety belt and was trapped in the vehicle. He was extricated by mechanical means, the Patrol stated. He died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.
There were no passengers in the vehicle and no other vehicles were involved.
It is unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash. The crash remains under investigation.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted by the Huron County Sheriff’s Office, Willard Fire and Rescue, Fairfield Fire and Rescue, The Huron County Coroner’s Office, Wilcox Towing, and the Ohio Department of Transportation.
