BUCYRUS―Troopers from the Bucyrus Post are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on April 9, 2023, involving two vehicles in Crawford County. The incident happened at approximately 6:26 pm Sunday, on Marion-Melmore Road at Nevada-Wynford Road.
According to the press release, the crash involved a 2016 Ford Escape driven by Barry Sparks, 71, of Bellevue. The front passenger of the Ford was Judy Sparks, 73, also from Bellevue. The second vehicle involved was a 2023 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Teresa Blizzard, 50, of Nevada, Ohio.
The Ford was northbound on Marion-Melmore Road while the Chevrolet was westbound on Nevada-Wynford Road. Mr. Sparks failed to yield for a stop sign, and the two vehicles collided. Both vehicles then traveled off the northwest side of the intersection, and the Ford struck a utility pole before overturning onto its right side and coming to a final rest.
As a result of the crash, Mr. Sparks was transported to Bucyrus Community Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. Mrs. Sparks and Ms. Blizzard were also transported to the same hospital with serious injuries. Mrs. Sparks was later flown to the OSU Medical Center.
The authorities have confirmed that Mr. Sparks was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash, and drugs and alcohol are not suspected to be a factor in this crash. Next-of-kin have been notified.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted by the Crawford County Sheriff Department, Bucyrus Fire Department, Wyandot East EMS, Upper Sandusky EMS, and Hensley’s Towing. The crash remains under investigation.