BAUGHMAN TOWNSHIP – A Creston man died Tuesday after a two-vehicle crash in Baughman Township, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Marcos M. Chable, 35, of Creston, was transported to Aultman Orrville Hospital and pronounced dead shortly after the incident, the Patrol stated in a press release. The crash occurred at […]
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OSHP: Bellville man suffered fatal medical emergency before 1-vehicle crash
MONROE TOWNSHIP – A Bellville man died and his vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on Swigart Road at Hastings East Road, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Authorities believe Harold R. Feltner, 70, suffered a medical emergency before his vehicle left the road at approximately 4:49 […]
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Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to prepare for winter weather
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to follow safe driving tips and winterize their vehicles in preparation for inclement weather. Ever-changing weather patterns in the winter can catch drivers off guard. You can reduce the risks of being involved in a crash by ensuring your vehicle is ready for the season, adopting […]
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OSHP: North Carolina man struck & killed after trying to help at I-71 crash scene
JACKSON TOWNSHIP — A North Carolina man was killed Tuesday night after he stopped to assist at an accident scene and was struck by a swerving vehicle trying to avoid the initial crash, according to the Ashland Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Richard Darren Ivey, 53 of Shelby, North Carolina, stopped at the […]
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Marengo woman killed, Mansfield man uninjured in 2-vehicle I-71 crash
BENNINGTON TOWNSHIP — A Marengo woman was killed on Wednesday morning after a two-vehicle crash on I-71, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Terri H. Foltz, 61, was pronounced dead at the scene after the incident at approximately 7:11 a.m. near Mile Post 140 in Morrow County. According to […]
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Ohio State Troopers urge sober driving for Christmas
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to drive sober. Troopers will focus on removing impaired drivers from our roadways in an effort to reduce fatal and injury crashes. In 2020, there were 10 fatal crashes which killed 12 people during the four-day holiday period. Of the 10 fatalities in which safety […]
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Fredericktown grad selected Mount Gilead Post Trooper of the Year
MOUNT GILEAD — Fredericktown graduate Colton Riley has been selected the Ohio State Highway Patrol Mount Gilead Post Trooper of the Year for 2021. The announcement was released on Friday. The selection of Trooper Riley is in recognition of outstanding service during 2021 at the Mount Gilead Post. “Trooper Riley was selected for this award […]
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Ohio State Highway Patrol announces 2 Mansfield Post promotions
COLUMBUS – Two promotions were announced this week by the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. On Sept. 26, Trooper Michael D. Smith was promoted to the rank of sergeant by Colonel Richard S. Fambro, Patrol superintendent. Sergeant Smith will transfer from his current assignment at the Bucyrus Post to serve as an […]
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2 people in critical condition after motorcycle-truck crash in Richland County
MANSFIELD – Two people are in critical condition Monday after a motorcycle collided with a pick-up truck in Richland County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Mark Watson, 41, of Barberton, is in critical condition, according to the Patrol, after an incident on State Route 430 near Biscayne Drive around 11:03 a.m. on Monday. […]
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Ashland man dies after Saturday morning crash
SAVANNAH — An Ashland man died Saturday morning after a one-vehicle crash in Bailey Lakes, according to the Ashland Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Ronald J. Pryor, 62, was unresponsive at the scene and transported to University Hospitals Ashland by Savannah Volunteer Fire Department. The Patrol reported he was pronounced dead at the […]