Mansfield Times

From March 7, 2023 post.

Patrol Investigates Fatal Crash on State Route 83 north of Britton Rd. in Canaan Township in Wayne County  Canaan Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two vehicle fatal crash that occurred at 3:59 p.m. on State Route 83 north of Britton Rd. in Canaan Township in Wayne County. The crash involved a white 2015 Freightliner Cascadia tractor trailer driven by Jacob W. Taylor, 41, of Litchfield, Ohio and a gray 2011 Audi A4 driven by Harry D. Hall, 66, of Medina, Ohio. Initial investigation revealed Mr. Taylor was southbound on State Route 83. Mr. Hall was traveling northbound on State Route 83. Mr. Hall’s vehicle traveled left of center striking Mr. Taylor’s vehicle head on. After impact both vehicles traveled off the west side of the roadway.Mr. Hall was pronounced deceased at the scene. Mr. Taylor was transported by Canaan Township Fire Department to Lodi Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The Ohio State Highway Patrol License and Commercial Standards Unit, Wayne County Coroner’s Office, and the Ohio Department of Transportation assisted on scene. Alcohol does not seem to be a factor in this crash. Both drivers were belted. The crash remains under investigation. 

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