UPDATE: A 37-year-old Bryan woman involved in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday, June 4, in Huntsville has passed away.
Ashley Thomas succumbed to injuries she sustained Saturday, June 7, at Grant Medical in Columbus, troopers of the Marysville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol report.
She was initially transported by squad to Mary Rutan Hospital, and then by medical helicopter to the hospital.
Troopers report Ephantus Osoro, 33, of Chillicothe, also sustained serious injuries in the crash on Lima Street (S.R. 117) just north of County Road 222. Osoro was transported by MedFlight helicopter to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.
A third driver, Taylor Stanchin, 28, Leo, Ind., reportedly was operating a southbound Tesla Model 3 car on Lima Street about 8:45 a.m. Osoro’s southbound 2023 Volkswagen Taos failed to leave assured clear distance ahead and struck the rear of the Tesla, troopers said.
The Volkswagen then went left of center and struck Thomas’ northbound 2024 Kia Soul head-on.
Stanchin did not report any injuries.
Troopers were assisted by Huntsville Fire Department, Indian Lake EMS, Bellefontaine Fire Department, Richland Township Fire Department, a BMRT squad and two medical helicopters.
A motorist traveling in a northbound vehicle on S.R. 117 who witnessed a portion of the incident said he saw the Volkswagen go airborne during the crash and travel “end-over-end” before coming to rest.
Traffic was delayed in the area for about two hours.
This is the second fatal crash in Logan County this year.
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UPDATE: State Route 117 was reopened to traffic about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 4.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area around the Dollar General, 6793 Lima St. (State Route 117), Huntsville.
A serious three-vehicle crash involving three drivers there around 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, will delay traffic for some time.
Troopers of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are handling the crash. Huntsville Fire & EMS, Indian Lake EMS, BMRT squad, Bellefontaine EMS, Richland Township Fire, and two medical helicopters are assisting at the scene.
Because of the severity of the crash the Examiner is temporarily refraining from posting or publishing photos or additional information about the incident.