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The Mansfield Division of Police is investigating a fatal crash which occurred early Sunday morning at 1:06 am at 359 N. Trimble Rd in the City of Mansfield. The crash involved a 2015 Ford Focus which was traveling southbound on N. Trimble Rd. A 1998 Cavalier tourist bus was backing into the driveway adjacent to 359 N. Trimble Rd. Preliminary investigation indicates the Ford Focus crashed into the left side of the bus as it was attempting to back into the driveway. The bus had no passengers on board.
The driver and only occupant of the Ford Focus, a 28-year-old female, was transported to a local hospital by the Mansfield Fire Department where she succumbed to her injuries. The driver of the tourist bus, a 53-year-old male, was not injured. A Crash Reconstructionist from the Mansfield Police Traffic Section is currently investigating the crash. Alcohol and speed are believed to have been a contributing factor of the crash. Anyone with information are asked to contact Sgt. Luma due of the Mansfield Police Department Traffic Section at 419-755-9738.