In The News 4 June 2023

OSHP investigating fatal crash in Highland County

The Wilmington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a traffic crash in Highland County that resulted in one fatality. 

The crash occurred on Oldaker Road at approximately 5 a.m. Sunday, June 4.

Preliminary investigation indicates that a 2008 Mazda was being operated by William Hornschemeier, 42, of Lynchburg, northwest on Oldaker Road. 

Hornschemeier failed to negotiate a curve and went off the left side of the roadway, and struck trees. Hornschemeier was pronounced deceased at the scene.

No other occupants or vehicles were involved. 

The Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Highland County Sheriff’s Office, Lynchburg Fire & EMS, Paint Creek Fire & EMS, the Highland County Emergency Management Agency and the Highland County Coroner’s Office.

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