Latham – The Portsmouth Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Grassy Fork Road near Union Road in Pike County.
The crash was reported to the Portsmouth post at approximately 3:29 p.m. A 2000 Ford Ranger, was traveling eastbound on Grassy Fork Road (CR-9) when it lost control, traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.
The operator of the Ford, Jeremiah Beckett, 42, of Chillicothe, Ohio was pronounced deceased on scene by the Pike County Coroner.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Elm Grove Fire Department, Portsmouth Ambulance, Pike County Sheriff’s Office and the Pike County Coroner.
The crash remains under investigation.
