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*UPDATE – November 27* - Hit Skip Fatal Crash
Hit-skip vehicle and driver located in Mansfield
The Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol received multiple tips from the public following the fatal hit-skip crash that occurred yesterday morning in Shelby. These tips from the public were instrumental in assisting the investigation and ultimately led troopers to locate the Ford Edge and the driver who fled after striking Barbara Warner, 61, Shelby, who was walking on Mickey Road.
The hit-skip driver, identified as Kaleb Fisher, 24, Shelby, was arrested yesterday afternoon in Mansfield and incarcerated at the Richland County Jail. He was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and tampering with evidence, both felonies.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted throughout the investigation by the Shelby Police Department and the Richland County Prosecutor’s Office.
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Editor’s note: The original media release sent out by the Mansfield Post on November 26 is below.
Shelby – The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Mansfield Post is investigating an early morning hit-skip fatal crash. The crash occurred at approximately 6:30AM on November 26, 2024 on Mickey Road near Martin Drive in Shelby. 61-year-old Barbara Warner was walking on Mickey Rd. near the edge when she was struck by an unknown vehicle. Ms. Warner was transported to Ohio Health Shelby Hospital where she was pronounced deceased. The crash remains under further investigation at this time