CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — An out-of-town driver was cited Tuesday afternoon after driving the wrong way down a one-way street in Chillicothe, causing a two-vehicle collision that sent one person to the hospital.
According to a daily media report released by the Chillicothe Police Department, officers responded around 3:21 p.m. on Oct. 6 to the 100 block of East 4th Street. Investigators determined that Linda Ross was traveling eastbound the wrong way when her vehicle struck a westbound vehicle driven by Marvin Woodfork Jr.
Ross told responding officers that she was unfamiliar with the area and did not realize East 4th Street was a one-way road. Woodfork was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center after reporting back and neck pain. Ross reported no injuries and was issued a citation for a one-way street violation, with a court appearance scheduled for Oct. 16 in Chillicothe Municipal Court.
The collision was one of several calls handled by Chillicothe officers throughout the day on Tuesday, Oct. 6:
- Traffic Accidents: Officers responded to multiple vehicle crashes, including an improper turning incident at North Bridge and Arch streets around 10:00 a.m. and a two-vehicle accident at Commanche Road and Fairway Avenue shortly after noon.
- Theft Investigation: Shortly before 8:30 p.m., an officer responded to a report regarding a theft originating from Chillicothe High School.
- Welfare Checks & Disputes: Police conducted routine welfare checks on Elm Street and at Sherman Park, responded to a child custody dispute at the East Main Street McDonald’s, and investigated a juvenile complaint on Akron Street.
- Warrant Arrest: Late Tuesday night, officers investigating a domestic dispute on East Main Street located a male subject with an active arrest warrant.
All open cases remain under investigation by the Chillicothe Police Department
