From the Ohio State Highway Patrol

MANSFIELD – According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, from 2018-2022 there have been 5,613 fatal crashes on Ohio roadways resulting in 6,081 fatalities. Locally, over that same time period, there were 57 fatalities in Richland County, 37 fatalities in Ashland County, 39 fatalities in Knox County, 28 in Morrow County, and 23 fatalities in […]

COLUMBUS – Eleven people were killed on Ohio roadways this New Year holiday, according to provisional statistics compiled by the State Highway Patrol. During the four-day reporting period, from Friday, Dec. 30, at midnight until Monday, Jan. 2, at 11:59 p.m., 11 people were killed in nine fatal crashes. Impairment was a factor in six […]

MANSFIELD – Last month, we saw what a strong winter storm can do and the impact it makes on our roadways. 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. Traffic Safety […]

CONGRESS TOWNSHIP – A Burbank man was killed on Friday after a two-vehicle crash in Wayne County, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Steven Catteau, 49, was severely injured as a result of injuries sustained from the crash. Metro-Lifeflight was called to the scene for transport to a medical facility. […]

COLUMBUS – According to provisional statistics, 16 people were killed on Ohio’s roadways this Thanksgiving holiday. During the five-day reporting period, from Wednesday, Nov. 23 at midnight through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 27, 16 people were killed in 15 fatal crashes. In 2021, there were 14 fatal crashes in which 17 people were killed. […]

MOUNT GILEAD — A Canton man was killed Wednesday in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 71 in Morrow County, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Abraham Smith Jr., 55, of Canton, was pronounced deceased by medical personnel at the scene, authorities stated. The incident occurred at approximately 6:40 p.m., on […]

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP – A Lakeville woman was killed and two Loudonville men injured in a Friday morning crash in Holmes County, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Elaine Mikus, 77, of Lakeville, was killed in the crash, the Patrol stated. According to authorities, at approximately 7:45 a.m. the Wooster Post […]

MANSFIELD – Local law enforcement agencies are partnering this weekend to help support the community and fill local food banks. Agencies will be at several locations throughout Richland County for a “Cram the Cruiser” event. Law enforcement officers will be set up outside nearby grocery stores to collect non-perishable food items that will be donated […]