OHIO TWP, Ohio — One person is dead and two others were taken to the hospital after a crash in Ohio Township Friday afternoon, according to a release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Pierce Township police first confirmed that a call about a crash in the 1410 block of SR-749, near the intersection with Mt. Pisgah Road, came in at around 3:15 p.m. Friday.
OHSP began handling the investigation, determining that a driver traveling eastbound on SR-749 went off the right side of the road, hitting two utility poles and rotating before coming to a stop.
The car, a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, was driven by William Gabriel, 75, with two other passengers in the car: Natalie Gilreath, 19, and Trail Shelton, 21.
Both Gabriel and Shelton were taken by EMS to UC Medical Center. It is unknown if either of them was wearing a selt belt. Gilreath was pronounced dead at the scene. She was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
Officials said Air Care was called to the scene, but did not end up transporting anyone.
The crash remains under investigation at this time.
