On May 2, 2022 at 1103hrs, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a one vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Galion New Winchester Road west of Iberia Road. Preliminary investigation indicates that Kevin Hart , age 49, of Galion Ohio, was traveling eastbound on Galion New Winchester Road in a white 2012 Acura. Hart lost control of his vehicle after failing to negotiate a curve and went off the south side. The vehicle struck a utility pole, then overturned and came to rest upright. Hart was ejected from the vehicle. Galion Fire & EMS also responded to the scene. Hart was transported to the Galion Community Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Ronk’s Towing responded to remove the vehicle from the scene. A.E.P. responded to the scene for downed power lines. This crash remains under investigation.