The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on US 30 between Rock Road and 4th Street at around 12:50 PM on Tuesday. The crash occurred when a 1997 White Lincoln Town Car was traveling the wrong direction on US 30 and struck a 2015 Red Chevrolet Impala head on.
The driver of the Lincoln Town Car was 86 year old Chester Millheim of Ashland, Ohio. He was transported to OhioHealth Mansfield with non-life threatening injuries.
The driver of the Impala was 81 year old John Harsh of Galion, Ohio. He was transported to OhioHealth Mansfield with non-life threatening injuries. His passenger was 70 year old Ernie Hall of Galion, Ohio. He was transported to OSU Hospital in Columbus by MedFlight with serious injuries
Ontario Police Department and Springfield Fire assisted on scene and with traffic control. US 30 eastbound was closed for approximately 3 hours. All lanes of travel are now open.
Alcohol is not a factor in the crash. The crash remains under investigation.