Mohican Township – Troopers are investigating a fatal crash which occurred on US Route 30 at County Road 2175 in Ashland County.
On Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at approximately 1445 hours, a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander was westbound on US Route 30, attempting to make a left turn onto southbound County Road 2175 when it failed to yield and was struck by a 2017 Kenworth Semi Tractor Trailer that was eastbound on US Route 30.
The driver of the Mitsubishi, Gale A Stauffer, age 57, of Wooster, Ohio, was pronounced deceased at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center.
The driver of the Kenworth, William H Brandon Diontey Miller, age 40, of Mansfield, Ohio, was evaluated at the scene for possible minor injuries.
US Route 30 was partially closed for approximately and hour and a half.
Other agencies assisting at the crash scene were: Hayesville Fire and EMS and the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office.
Drugs and alcohol are not considered to be factors in the crash. The crash remains under investigation.
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