GALION, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—A car accident on State Route 97 near Millsboro Road in Polk Township claimed the life of a Mansfield resident late Wednesday night, according to the Bucyrus Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
David L. Brown, 70, was driving his Buick LeSabre eastbound on State Route 97 around 11:15 p.m. on February 21, 2024, when his vehicle veered off the left side of the road. The car collided with a guardrail, a ditch, and an embankment before coming to a stop on the north side of the roadway.
Brown was transported to Galion Avita Hospital by Galion EMS following the crash, where he was pronounced deceased. Authorities confirmed that Brown was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident and do not suspect alcohol or drugs to have played a role in the incident.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol, with support from the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, Galion Fire & EMS, and Ronk’s Towing, is currently investigating the accident. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.