ASHLAND – Two Ashland County people were killed after a two-vehicle crash on Sunday night, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
James J. Cline, 23, of Nova and Logan M. Buzzard, 22, of Ashland died from injuries sustained in the crash, the Patrol stated. Cline was pronounced deceased on scene and Buzzard was transported by the Ashland Fire Department to University Hospitals Samaritan in Ashland where he was pronounced deceased.
The driver of the other vehicle, Tremaine M. Lacy, 29, of Mount Vernon, was transported for non-life-threatening injuries to University Hospitals Samaritan in Ashland by the Ashland Fire Department.
The incident occurred at 10:46 p.m. on U.S. 42 at the intersection of Baney Road in Ashland County.
According to the Patrol, Lacy was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Impala northeast on U.S. 42. A 2021 Polaris Ranger utility vehicle was southbound on Baney Road. The Polaris failed to yield the right of way at the intersection and was struck by the Chevrolet.
The Polaris overturned, ejecting the two occupants. Neither occupant of the Polaris was wearing a safety belt.
Other agencies assisting at the crash scene were: Ashland City Fire Department, the Ashland Police Department, the Ashland County Sheriff’s Department, and the Ashland County Coroner’s Office.
Alcohol is suspected in this crash, the Patrol stated.
