MOUNT GILEAD – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed Thursday night while standing on I-71 near mile post 147, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Brandon Miller, 38, of Columbus, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Morrow County Emergency Services, authorities stated. The incident took […]
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Motorcycle passenger from Ashley killed in Sept. 4 crash on U.S. 42 in Morrow County
MOUNT GILEAD – An Ashley woman was killed and another person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash on Sept. 4 in Morrow County, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Amanda Pickens, 38, of Ashley, was pronounced deceased at the scene by MorrowCounty EMS. Tyler Weaver, 30, of Cardington, was […]
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OSHP to enforce safe driving laws over upcoming Labor Day weekend
The patrol’s 2026 Labor Day reporting period begins Friday, Sept. 4, at midnight and ends Monday, Sept. 7, at 11:59 p.m.
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Two senior citizens killed after 2-vehicle motorcycle crash Friday in Seneca County
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP — Two senior citizens were killed Friday after a motorcycle crash in Seneca County, according to the Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Ronald Kuyken, 74, of Fremont, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Patrol reported. The passenger on the motorcycle, Susan Kuyken, 65, of Fremont was transported by ambulance […]
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Mansfield man killed in Tuesday night motorcycle crash
MANSFIELD – A Mansfield man was killed Tuesday night after a motorcycle crash, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Wesley Perdue, 27, of Mansfield, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Patrol stated. The incident took place on South Trimble Road near West Cook Road in Madison Township, at 11:27 p.m. The preliminary investigation […]
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Lexington man killed in Ontario Walmart parking lot crash
ONTARIO — A Lexington man was killed Sunday morning during a one-vehicle crash in the Ontario Walmart parking lot, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Max Longwell, 22, of Lexington, traveled through the parking lot, striking a block retaining wall, the patrol said. Longwell was transported to Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital, where he succumbed […]
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Ohio State Highway Patrol plans OVI checkpoint this week in Richland County
MANSFIELD — The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced Monday that troopers will operate an OVI checkpoint to deter and intercept impaired drivers this week. The location where the event will take place will be announced on the morning of the checkpoint. If you plan to consume alcohol, designate a driver or make other travel arrangements […]
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Highway Patrol sets up OVI checkpoint on Aug. 15 in Crawford County
BUCYRUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol in conjunction with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department announced Saturday morning that an OVI checkpoint will take place from 8 to 10 p.m. on Aug. 15 on County Road 330 west of U.S. 30 and east of Stetzer Road, in Crawford County. The OVI checkpoint funded by federal […]
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Ohio State Highway Patrol promotes bus safety ahead of new school year
COLUMBUS – As a new school year approaches, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is urging drivers to promote safety by sharing the road with school buses and following all traffic laws. The Patrol is also reminding school districts of the importance of staying up to date on school bus inspections. “Every student in Ohio […]
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Ohio State Highway Patrol plans statewide OVI checkpoints on May 15
The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced Sunday that troopers will be conducting a statewide OVI checkpoint on May 15.