WELLSTON, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a collision that left a juvenile hospitalized after a pickup truck struck two pedestrians on State Route 93 Sunday evening.
The incident occurred at approximately 7:00 P.M. near milepost 26 within the City of Wellston in Jackson County.
According to state troopers, a northbound 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty struck two pedestrians who were crossing the roadway. The truck was driven by 69-year-old Carl Nichols of Wellston, with 50-year-old Shawn Jones, also of Wellston, serving as a passenger.
The pedestrians were identified as 36-year-old Haley Coon and an 11-year-old juvenile, both of Wellston.
The juvenile sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported from the scene by Jackson County EMS before being flown by Medflight to Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. Ms. Coon declined medical treatment at the scene. Neither Mr. Nichols nor Mr. Jones reported any injuries.
The Jackson Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is leading the ongoing investigation, with on-scene assistance provided by the Wellston Police Department and Jackson County EMS.
Investigation Update: Anyone with additional information regarding the crash is encouraged to contact the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Jackson Post.
