Chesterville-The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one vehicle fatal traffic crash. The crash occurred on January 19,2020 at approximately 6:32 A.M.on County Road 25 at State Route 314, Chester Township, in Morrow County.
The driver was identified as Edward Virgin,age 48,of Marengo, Ohio. Mr. Virgin was driving a silver 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and failed to stop at the stop sign on County Road 25 at State Route 314. The vehicle traveled across State Route 314 and struck an embankment.Mr. Virgin was not wearing a seat belt and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Charity Virgin,age 40,of Marengo, Ohio,was a passenger in the vehicle and was wearing her seat belt. Mrs. Virgin was transported to Ohio Health Mansfield where she succumbed to her injuries.
It is unknown if alcohol and drug usage are factors.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Big Walnut Fire Department, Morrow County Sheriff’s Office, Morrow County EMS, and the Morrow County Coroner’s Office.
The crash remains under investigation.