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  • Writer's pictureJoe Lyons

Patrol Investigates Single Vehicle Fatal Crash on US Route 30


Vermillion Township - The Ashland Patrol Post was advised of a single vehicle roll over crash on US Route 30 at approximately 4:12 pm. 


A silver 2002 Toyota Sequoia was traveling westbound on US Route 30, traveled off of the left side of the roadway, struck the raised median, rolled over multiple times and came to final rest on its passenger side across the eastbound travel lanes of US Route 30. 

 

The operator was ejected from the vehicle and was identified as 33-year-old Richard Arias of Pickerington, Ohio. 

 

Arias sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash.

 

US Route 30 eastbound was closed for approximately 2 hours while the crash was investigated and the scene cleaned up. 


The Ohio State Patrol was assisted by the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Hayesville Fire Department, the Ohio Department of Transportation, and Bate’s Garage and Towing.

 

Drugs and/or alcohol are not considered a factor in this crash. 

 

The crash remains under investigation.


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