ATTICA — The Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Friday, December 8, at 8:47 PM on County Road 35 north of Township Road 44 in Venice Township, Seneca County.
Heath Mahl, 41, of Attica, was driving a GMC Acadia north on County Road 35. Mahl entered a curve, drove off the right side of the roadway and struck a fence. He continued over an embankment and struck several trees. Mahl was wearing a seat and alcohol is considered a factor in this crash. Mahl died from his injuries and was transported from the scene to Mercy Health in Tiffin by the Seneca County EMS. The vehicle was towed by Hess Towing and Recovery.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted by the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office, Attica Fire Department, Seneca County EMS, and Hess Towing and Recovery.