UNION CO., OH – A 55-year-old man died, and another man was badly hurt Friday in a two-vehicle crash near Marysville.
According to WHIO 7, the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. at OH-347 and Lunda Road between Raymond and East Liberty. This is about 45 miles northwest of Columbus.
Police say that a southbound Mazda CX7 struck an eastbound Honda HRV when the driver of the Mazda failed to heed a stop sign at the intersection. The impact of the collision caused the Honda to leave the highway and hit a tree.
The driver of the Honda, identified as Michael Lee Shroat of Ostrander, died at the scene of the wreck.
Medics transported the driver of the Mazda, identified as 39-year-old Matthew W. Kauser of Marysville, to an area hospital with serious injuries.
No charges have been announced thus far.
A full investigation is underway.
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