LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH — An 82-year-old Baltimore man lost his life Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross a road in Fairfield County.
The Lancaster post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) reported that the collision occurred shortly before 5:00 PM on Blacklick Road, near the intersection of Heimberger Road.
Details of the Incident
According to investigators, Stephen Venturini was crossing Blacklick Road on foot when he was struck by a 2017 Subaru Impreza. The vehicle was being operated by a 73-year-old male driver, also a resident of Baltimore.
Tragically, Venturini was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. The driver of the Subaru sustained minor injuries and received treatment from medical personnel on-site.
Ongoing Investigation
The Ohio State Highway Patrol has not yet released information regarding potential charges or the specific factors that led to the crash. The incident remains under active investigation.
Several agencies assisted OSHP at the scene, including:
- Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office
- Basil Joint Fire District
- Fairfield County Coroner’s Office
