COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol joined forces with members of the 6-State Trooper Project to enforce speed, safety belts, and OVI on Interstate 75. During the project, a total of 444 people in Ohio were cited. The project ran from 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 18 through 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 20. The high-visibility […]
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Ohio State Highway Patrol identifies contributing factors to fatal crashes from 2021
COLUMBUS — Six contributing circumstances accounted for 71 percent of fatal crashes in 2021, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Those factors of the at-fault driver are driving off the roadway, unsafe speed, left of center, failure to yield, improper lane changes, and following too close. “Crashes are preventable when drivers stay focused and […]
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Mount Gilead man killed in Friday morning I-71 crash
CHESTER TOWNSHIP — A Mount Gilead man was killed Friday morning in a traffic crash on Interstate 71 near milepost 149, according to a report from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Nathaniel Bowman, 24, was pronounced dead after the incident at approximately 3:43 a.m., according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway […]
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OSHP reports 10 deaths on Ohio roads over 2022 New Year’s holiday
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 10 deaths on Ohio’s roadways during the 2021-2022 New Year’s holiday according to provisional statistics. Four fatalities were the result of not wearing a safety belt when available, three were OVI-related and five were pedestrians. New Year 2022 Holiday Traffic Report in Ohio The four-day reporting […]
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Fewer motorists killed over 2021 Christmas holiday than previous three years
COLUMBUS — Provisional statistics released Monday show fewer motorists were killed on Ohio’s roadways this Christmas holiday, as compared to the three previous years. During the four-day reporting period, from Thursday, Dec. 23, at 12 a.m. until Sunday, Dec. 26, at 11:59 p.m., seven people were killed in seven fatal crashes. Three of those killed […]
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Sunday morning high-speed chase begins near Mansfield ends in Loudonville crash
LOUDONVILLE — A Maple Heights man was transported to Mansfield OhioHealth Hospital early Sunday morning after a high-speed chase that spanned Richland and Ashland County. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol Mansfield Post, Eduardo Albert Osorio-Samperio, 25, of Maple Heights, was suffered non-life threatening injuries after his truck crashed in Loudonville. Charges are pending in […]
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Morrow County law enforcement teams with United Way on Dec. 19 Cram the Cruiser event to benefit Kentucky tornado victims
MOUNT GILEAD – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is teaming up with the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office, Mount Gilead Police Department, Cardington Police Department, and the United Way for the Cram the Cruiser event. All donations will be transported to Kentucky to aid the local residents affected by the recent tornadoes. The event will be […]
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219 Ohioans cited for impaired driving during 6-State Trooper project
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol joined forces with other members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on impaired driving enforcement. During the project, 219 people in Ohio were cited for impaired driving. The high-visibility enforcement included the Indiana State Police, Kentucky State Police, Michigan State Police, Pennsylvania State Police and the West […]
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Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to focus on impaired driving arrests
MOUNT GILEAD – As part of the Patrol’s ongoing efforts to make Ohio roadways safe, troopers continue to focus on impaired driving this month and throughout the holiday season. “Making the decision to drive while impaired can have lasting, devastating impacts,” said Gov. Mike DeWine. “Because we want everyone to stay safe, the Ohio State […]
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Juvenile seriously injured after 2-vehicle crash in Crawford County
MARION – A juvenile was seriously injured Tuesday night after a two-vehicle crash in Crawford County, according to the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The juvenile driver sustained serious injuries and was transported by Bucyrus City EMS to the Avita Health System-Bucyrus Hospital. The juvenile was later flown by Medflight to Nationwide […]