PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Two drivers were injured, one seriously, in a head-on collision early Sunday morning on U.S. Route 62 near Era Road in Darby Township, according to a crash report from the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office.
The crash occurred around 5:07 a.m. Nov. 8, when a southbound 2011 Ford F-250 approached Era Road and reportedly traveled off the right side of the roadway.
According to the sheriff’s office report, the driver overcorrected, causing the truck to slide sideways across the centerline and strike an eastbound 2005 Chevrolet Colorado head-on.
The Chevrolet rolled off the east side of the roadway, while the Ford came to rest facing south in the northbound lane.
The Ford was driven by 24-year-old Kaleb Fisher of Williamsport. Fisher was reported to have suspected minor injuries and was transported by Sterling Joint Ambulance to Grant Medical Center.
The Chevrolet was driven by 45-year-old Jarred Speakman of South Salem. Speakman sustained suspected serious injuries and was also transported to Grant Medical Center by Sterling Joint.
The report indicates Speakman had to be extricated from the vehicle following the collision.
Fisher was cited for failure to drive within marked lanes, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 4511.33.
The Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash at approximately 5:28 a.m. The investigation and scene clearance continued until approximately 9:38 a.m.
