FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP – A 16-year-old boy was killed on Friday after a one-vehicle crash in Wayne County, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
The incident took place at approximately 5 p.m. on Evans Road (Township Road 203) near the intersection of Nonpariel Road (Township Road 202) in Franklin Township.
The Patrol reported that a white 2004 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound on Evans Road. The Chevrolet Silverado traveled left of center and off the north side of the roadway, striking a mailbox. After the initial impact, the Chevrolet Silverado re-entered the roadway and traveled off the south side of the roadway, striking a ditch, fence, and tree.
The juvenile driver of the white Chevrolet, was pronounced deceased at the scene as a result of injuries sustained from the crash. The investigation revealed that both the front and side airbags had deployed in the Chevrolet. The teen was wearing his seatbelt at the time of impact, the Patrol stated.
Agencies assisting at the crash scene were: Fredericksburg Fire/EMS, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, and the Wayne County Coroner’s Office. Wooster Towing removed the vehicle from the scene.
Alcohol and drugs are not believed to be a factor at the time of reporting and the crash remains under investigation.
