Chillicothe man killed in Highland County car accident

The Wilmington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash. The crash occurred Friday, Feb. 9, at approximately 8:40 a.m. on state Route 753 near mile post 12 in Paint Township, Highland County.

The preliminary investigation revealed a 2000 Toyota Camry, operated by Gage A. Routte, 29, Chillicothe, was traveling southwest on state Route 753. The Toyota traveled off the right side of the roadway, overturning multiple times. Routte was ejected from the vehicle.

Routte succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene of the crash. Routte was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Highland County Sheriff’s Office, Highland County Coroner’s Office and Paint Creek Fire and EMS.

The crash remains under investigation by the Wilmington Post.