Troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol says they are investigating a crash that killed a Marion man Wednesday morning at the intersection of State Route 203 and State Route 95. The crash involved a 2003 Dodge Ram truck driven by Joel R. Crosley of Washington Court House and a 1992 Chevrolet 3500 truck driven […]
Teen Drivers Remain One of Ohio’s Most at Risk Groups
October 22, 2013 by
Teen drivers remain one of Ohio’s most at risk groups when it comes to becoming involved in a traffic crash. And that is why the Ohio State Highway Patrol is participating in National Teen Driver Safety Week this week. From 2010-2012, teen drivers were at fault in 100,871 traffic crashes, resulting in 44,458 injuries and […]
Man Rams Camper into Marion Pharmacy, Arrested Following Police Chase
September 10, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department says a man stole a motorhome, rammed it into a Marion pharmacy, and fled officers before being arrested early Tuesday morning. Officers of the Marion Police Department responded at 2:02 a.m. to an alarm call at the Marion Prescription building on East Center Street. Responding officers discovered a 30′ camper had […]
Motorcyclist Killed in Marion Crash
September 5, 2013 by
The Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says a two-vehicle crash that occurred on State Route 529 south of Marion-Edison Road claimed the life of a motorcyclist. The crash occurred at approximately 12:27 pm on Thursday, September 5, 2013. Troopers say the crash involved a 2008 Yamaha Motorcycle YZFR6/S driven by 27 year-old […]
Labor Day Weekend OVI, Drug Arrests Up, Fatalities Down
September 4, 2013 by
This Labor Day weekend, troopers were cracking down on drug activity and aggressive drivers. Troopers made 263 drug arrests – more than a 32 percent increase – throughout the holiday reporting period of Midnight on Friday, August 30 through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 2. In addition, aggressive driving citations were up more than 67 […]
Two Injured in Single Car Crash on Smeltzer Road
September 2, 2013 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a single vehicle serious injury crash that occurred on Smeltzer Road, just north of Marion-Cardington Road in Pleasant Township, at approximately 1:20am on Sunday, September 1, 2013. The crash involved a 2013 Hyundai Sonata driven by 35 year old Jon Gwinner of […]
Patrol Reminds Motorists to Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over
August 30, 2013 by
With the upcoming Labor Day Holiday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking motorists to help Ohio achieve a record year by not driving impaired, buckling-up and keeping their focus on the road. During last year’s four-day holiday reporting period of August 31 through September 3, 14 people lost their lives on Ohio’s roadways, with […]
Patrol Reminds Drivers to Watch for Stopped School Busses
August 19, 2013 by
Summer break is ending for Ohio students and for many the journey to and from school will require trips on a school bus. That is why the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to pay attention and be alert for stopped school busses. “Although drivers of all vehicles are required to stop for a […]
Patrol, Local Law Enforcement to Start Drunk Driving Enforcement Blitz
August 14, 2013 by
This year, Ohio law enforcement agencies will join thousands of other highway safety partners throughout the nation to take part in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over crackdown on impaired driving. The enforcement blitz begins Friday, August 16, 2013 and will last through Labor Day. During the enforcement period, law enforcement partners have planned […]
Patrol Releases New Report on Felony Arrests
July 25, 2013 by
Through effective traffic enforcement, the Ohio State Highway Patrol says they are significantly impacting the criminal element on our public roadways and in our communities. The Patrol says that by troopers taking extra time during each traffic stop, and paying close attention to possible indicators of criminal activity – what started as a traffic stop […]
