Ohio State Highway Patrol investigating after man killed in Brown County crash

The Georgetown Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Friday, Sept. 29 at approximately 9:43 a.m. on state Route 32 at the intersection of Brooks Malott Road in the village of Mount Orab.  

Ellen L. Vallery, 63, of Waverly, was operating a 2009 International ProStar eastbound on state Route 32. Daniel L. Moellmann, 73, was operating a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 northbound on Brooks Malott Road. The vehicles of Ms. Vallery and Mr. Moellmann collided within the eastbound lanes of state Route 32.

Ms. Vallery sustained no injuries during the crash. Mr. Moellmann was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical personnel.

Assisting at the scene were the Mount Orab Fire and Emergency Medical Services, Mount Orab Police Department and the Brown County Corner’s Office.  

The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol – Georgetown Post.