OSHP investigates fatal crash near Peebles
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PEEBLES – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two vehicle fatal traffic crash.
The crash occurred on Dec. 10 at approximately 10:56 a.m. on Portsmouth Road, a half mile south of state Route 32, in Franklin Township, Adams County.
A 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix, operated by, Cora E. Fletcher, 77, of Peebles, was traveling westbound on Portsmouth Road. A 2001 Ford F350, operated by Gregory S. Hussey, 50, of Rarden, was traveling eastbound on Portsmouth Road.
The preliminary investigation indicated the vehicle operated by Cora Fletcher drove off the right side of roadway and overcorrected. Ms. Fletcher’s vehicle traveled left of center and was struck by the vehicle driven by Gregory S. Hussey.
The vehicles collided in the eastbound lane of travel causing extensive damage. Mr. Hussey’s vehicle caught fire after impact and came to final rest off the left side of the roadway. Ms. Fletcher’s vehicle came to rest of the east edge of roadway.
Ms. Fletcher was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Adams County Coroner Representative Kenny Dick.
Gregory S. Hussey was transported by Peebles EMS to the Adams County Regional Medical center with non-life threatening injuries.
The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol- Georgetown Post.[[In-content Ad]]
The crash occurred on Dec. 10 at approximately 10:56 a.m. on Portsmouth Road, a half mile south of state Route 32, in Franklin Township, Adams County.
A 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix, operated by, Cora E. Fletcher, 77, of Peebles, was traveling westbound on Portsmouth Road. A 2001 Ford F350, operated by Gregory S. Hussey, 50, of Rarden, was traveling eastbound on Portsmouth Road.
The preliminary investigation indicated the vehicle operated by Cora Fletcher drove off the right side of roadway and overcorrected. Ms. Fletcher’s vehicle traveled left of center and was struck by the vehicle driven by Gregory S. Hussey.
The vehicles collided in the eastbound lane of travel causing extensive damage. Mr. Hussey’s vehicle caught fire after impact and came to final rest off the left side of the roadway. Ms. Fletcher’s vehicle came to rest of the east edge of roadway.
Ms. Fletcher was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Adams County Coroner Representative Kenny Dick.
Gregory S. Hussey was transported by Peebles EMS to the Adams County Regional Medical center with non-life threatening injuries.
The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol- Georgetown Post.[[In-content Ad]]