SALT CREEK TOWNSHIP – Two teens were killed Tuesday afternoon after a two-vehicle crash involving a dirt bike in Wayne County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The two teens were not identified by the Patrol. The incident occurred at 3:38 p.m. at the intersection of Criswell Road and Salt Creek Road in Salt […]
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Overnight high-speed chase on I-71 ends in Richland County after using stop sticks, helicopter
UPDATE: This story was updated at 8:49 p.m. to reflect the passenger of the vehicle was later released. MANSFIELD – Two men from the Cleveland area were arrested early Thursday morning, and one was later released, after a car pursuit that encompassed multiple counties and ended with the use of stop sticks and a helicopter. […]
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UPDATE: 3 suspects ID’d following incident that killed a Bluffton police officer
UPDATE: This story was updated on April 1 at noon. FINDLAY – The identities have been revealed of the three suspects arrested in connection with Thursday’s multi-county incident that resulted in the death of a Bluffton Police officer. The names, ages, and locations where the suspects are incarcerated are as follows: Emin Johnson, 20, incarcerated […]
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Ashland Trooper arrests man for 8th lifetime O.V.I. in Hayesville
HAYESVILLE – Ohio State Highway Patrol Troopers have charged a Malvern man with operating a vehicle under the influence. Kevin J. Lindeman, 61, was arrested after failing to stop for a stop sign at Township Road 1904 and State Route 60. A State Trooper observed Lindeman driving westbound on Township Road 1904 when the violation […]
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2 people hospitalized after 2-vehicle crash in Morrow County
MOUNT GILEAD – Two people were hospitalized, one with life-threatening injuries after a Monday night crash in Morrow County. The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury, two-vehicle traffic crash that occurred on Monday, March 28 at approximately 6:02 p.m., on Interstate 71 near milepost 155 in Franklin […]
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Knox County man killed in Saturday morning crash
CENTERBURG — A 26-year-old Centerburg man was killed on Saturday morning following a one-vehicle crash in Porter Township, according to the Delaware Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Christopher C. Thomas was pronounced dead at the scene after a crash occurred at approximately 7:14 a.m., on Condit Road near Olive Green Road, in Porter […]
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Howard man killed, 2 others hurt after Thursday crash in Knox County
HARRISON TOWNSHIP – An 89-year-old Howard man was killed Thursday after a two-vehicle crash in Knox County, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Donald Duncan, 89, was later pronounced deceased at Ohio State University Hospital. Two other people involved in the accident, Dixie and William Greenfield, both 62, and also […]
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Don’t press your luck this St. Patrick’s Day
COLUMBUS — This week, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations will be taking place throughout Ohio. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging those who are planning on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day to designate a sober driver. The Patrol and local law enforcement will work together to remove impaired drivers from the roadways as part of the […]
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Mount Gilead woman killed in Tuesday morning crash on I-71
BERKSHIRE TOWNSHIP — A Mount Gilead woman was killed Tuesday morning after a one-vehicle crash on I-71, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Jean Stuber, 61, was pronounced dead at the scene after the incident took place at approximately 7:22 a.m. near mile post 127 in Berkshire Township, according to the Delaware Post of […]
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Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds motorists of the importance of vehicle maintenance
COLUMBUS – According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, vehicle defects were a contributing circumstance in 10,255 crashes from 2017 to 2021. Brake failures and tire blowouts were the most common causes in vehicle defect-related crashes. During the same timeframe, there were 48 defect-related fatal crashes which resulted in 56 deaths on Ohio’s roadways. Tire […]