Mansfield man killed in Tuesday afternoon crash on Bowman Street Road

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Franklin Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Mansfield Post, is investigating a fatal crash involving a 2021 Jeep Wrangler and a 1986 Pontiac Fiero on Bowman Street Road, at Amoy West Road.

Joseph Crose, age 73, of Mansfield, was operating a Pontiac Fiero east on Amoy West Road. Mary Studer, age 18, of Mansfield, was operating a Jeep Wrangler southeast on Bowman Street Road. Mr. Crose failed to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign and was struck by Ms. Studer. After being struck, the Pontiac traveled off the right side of the road. The crash occurred on July 9, 2024 at approximately 3:40 P.M. Mr. Crose was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Mansfield Post was assisted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Franklin Township Fire & EMS, Weller Township Fire & EMS, Richland County Coroner and Terry’s Towing.

The crash remains under investigation.


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