For Immediate Release:  March 17, 2024

Contact: Lieutenant Jason P. Murfield (419) 756-2222

Fatal Crash on Vanderbilt Road near Middle Bellville

Washington Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Mansfield Post, is investigating a fatal crash involving a 2018 Dodge Durango on Vanderbilt Road, at the intersection of Middle Bellville Road.

Shawn McNamara, age 48, of Bellville, was driving eastbound on Vanderbilt Road, near Middle Bellville Road, when the vehicle traveled off the right side of the road a struck a tree. The crash occurred on March 16, 2024 at approximately 11:18 P.M. Mr. McNamara was transported from the scene to Ohio Health Mansfield, by Washington Township EMS, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Additional agencies and entities who assisted in the investigation include the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Washington Township Fire & EMS and Mike’s Towing.

The crash remains under investigation.

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