The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an injury crash that occurred on US 42 between Parry Avenue and Stewart Road in Madison Township. The crash occurred when Dewitt Daniels, age 76 of Mansfield, was traveling south on Ashland Road, driving a 2018 Kia Sorento. The vehicle traveled off the left side of the road and went over an embankment. The vehicle continued through the parking lot of Burger King crashing into the building. The vehicle came to rest inside the dining area.
Mr. Daniels, who was wearing a seat belt, was transported to Ohio Health Mansfield where he was treated for his injuries. No patrons or Burger King Employees were injured. The Burger King building sustained substantial damage to the north wall of the building and within the dining area. Impaired driving is a suspected factor in the crash, but remains under investigation.
Madison Township Fire and EMS, Richland County Sheriff's Office, and Shelly Smith's
Towing assisted at the scene.
The crash remains under investigation with charges pending the outcome of the investigation.