SANDUSKY – Two Mansfield residents and a North Robinson man were among those honored Friday during a “Saved by the Belt” event at Cedar Point. The Bucyrus District of the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) recognized 13 individuals who survived serious-injury crashes by making the life-saving decision to wear a safety belt. Yvonne Lutz, 76, […]
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Bucyrus man killed in Sunday night motorcycle crash
NORWALK – A Bucyrus man was killed Sunday night after his motorcycle crashed in Seneca County, according to the Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. David M. Clayton, 43, was pronounced dead at the scene of the one-vehicle crash, the Post reported. The incident took place at 7:21 p.m. on State Route 100 […]
I-71 reopened in Richland County after four people hurt in 2-vehicle crash
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP – Four people were hurt and all lanes on a section of Interstate 71 in Jefferson Township were briefly closed on Wednesday after a two-vehicle crash, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Harold Merz was extricated and transported by MedFlight to the Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. […]
Knox County octogenarian killed in Thursday afternoon crash
MILFORD TOWNSHIP — A Mount Vernon man was killed after a one-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Thomas Stewart, 85, of Mount Vernon, was pronounced deceased at the scene, the Patrol reported. The incident took place at 3:10 p.m. on Johnstown Road. According to […]
Vote Ohio State Highway Patrol for ‘Best Looking Cruiser’
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is once again competing for the title of “Best Looking Cruiser,” and we need your help to make that happen. The American Association of State Troopers (AAST) “Best Looking Cruiser” contest is an annual competition where state law enforcement agencies submit photos of their patrol vehicle. The top […]
Mount Vernon man killed after 3-vehicle crash ends Ashland County Sheriff’s pursuit in Loudonville
(Editor’s note: The original press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol incorrectly identified the name of the man killed in the accident. Troopers have sent a correction, which has now been made in this story.) LOUDONVILLE — A Mount Vernon man was killed and a Loudonville man was transported to a Wooster hospital after […]
OSHP: 7 fatalities on Ohio roads over New Year’s holiday
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting six fatal crashes resulting in seven fatalities on Ohio’s roadways during the 2023-2024 New Year’s holiday according to provisional statistics. Of the seven fatalities, five of those killed were not wearing an available safety belt. The four-day reporting period began at midnight on Friday, Dec. 29, […]
Ohio State Highway Patrol warns against driving drunk during New Year’s holiday
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol urges drivers who intend to celebrate the new year to plan ahead and designate a sober driver. The patrol’s zero-tolerance policy is part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign. The New Year’s holiday reporting period begins Friday, Dec. 29, at midnight and ends on Monday, Jan. […]
Perrysville woman killed in crash on Pleasant Valley Road
MONROE TWP — The Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle fatal crash. The fatal crash occurred on Dec. 26 around 6:22 a.m., on Pleasant Valley Road west of State Route 603. Bonnie J. Bogdan, age 73, of Perrysville, was driving a 2012 Honda Pilot west on Pleasant Valley Road. Ms. […]
Marion man, 40, killed in single-car crash on Christmas night
MARION — A 40-year-old Marion man was killed Monday night in a one-car crash on Ohio 423, according to troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The accident occurred at 9:33 p.m., troopers said. Connor M. Martin was driving a 2005 Lexus ES south on Ohio 423 when his vehicle went […]
