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Information on fatal Galion accident released

June 3, 2023 in News

Photo: Submitted/Crawford County Sherriff's Office


Media Release from Crawford County Sheriff’s Office.

GALION—Early Saturday morning, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a crash on SR 61 north of Crawford Morrow Line Rd.

Initial investigation indicated a silver 2020 Honda Civic traveling northbound on SR 61. The Honda Civic went into the opposite lane of travel and struck a maroon 2022 Freightliner semi-truck.

The driver of the Honda Civic was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Galion Fire/EMS and Ronks Towing.

The crash remains under investigation, and no names of the involved parties are being released at this time.

Story © 2023 Crawford County Now - Images © 2023 Submitted

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