Bainbridge woman dies in car crash
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The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Wilmington Post is currently investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Jan. 23 at approximately 9:51 a.m.
A 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt driven by Elly K. Albert, 37, of Bainbridge was northbound on North Beach Road. She attempted to turn right onto US 50 eastbound and was struck by an eastbound 2000 GMC 1500 pickup driven by Jeff R. Sturdivan, 49, of Greenfield.
After the initial impact, Sturdivan's vehicle traveled off the north side of US 50, overturned and came to rest on its top. Albert's vehicle also traveled off the north side of US 50 and came to rest in a field.
Albert was not wearing her seatbelt. She was pronounced dead at the scene by investigators from the Highland County Coroner's Office. Sturdivan was properly restrained and was transported to Greenfield Area Medical Center by Hillsboro Life Squad, where he was treated and released.
While this crash remains under investigation, it appears that neither alcohol nor excessive speed was a factor in this crash.
Lieutenant Jack Tibbs, Commander of the Wilmington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, states, "The troopers and staff at the Wilmington Post remain vigilant in our efforts to reduce traffic-related fatalities. We strongly encourage motorists to wear their seat belts when in a motor vehicle. As this crash indicates, a seat belt may very well save your life."[[In-content Ad]]
A 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt driven by Elly K. Albert, 37, of Bainbridge was northbound on North Beach Road. She attempted to turn right onto US 50 eastbound and was struck by an eastbound 2000 GMC 1500 pickup driven by Jeff R. Sturdivan, 49, of Greenfield.
After the initial impact, Sturdivan's vehicle traveled off the north side of US 50, overturned and came to rest on its top. Albert's vehicle also traveled off the north side of US 50 and came to rest in a field.
Albert was not wearing her seatbelt. She was pronounced dead at the scene by investigators from the Highland County Coroner's Office. Sturdivan was properly restrained and was transported to Greenfield Area Medical Center by Hillsboro Life Squad, where he was treated and released.
While this crash remains under investigation, it appears that neither alcohol nor excessive speed was a factor in this crash.
Lieutenant Jack Tibbs, Commander of the Wilmington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, states, "The troopers and staff at the Wilmington Post remain vigilant in our efforts to reduce traffic-related fatalities. We strongly encourage motorists to wear their seat belts when in a motor vehicle. As this crash indicates, a seat belt may very well save your life."[[In-content Ad]]