8/23/11 Wayne prosecutors reviewing evidence in fatal crash

  • By Nick Sabo
  • August 23, 2011
  • 524
                        
SUMMARY: Awaiting results of tests from West Salem truck driver Prosecutors are reviewing possible charges against a West Salem man after a fatal crash that claimed the life of an 11-year-old Wooster girl. Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Lutz said Tuesday Aug. 23 that his office is awaiting results of alcohol tests before determinig whether charges will be brought against Bryan Reed, 45, 10320 Stair Road. Reed allegedly caused an accident Friday, Aug. 19, that claimed the life of Sarah Zook, Blachleyville Road. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash. According to Ohio State Highway Patrol, Wooster Post reports, the crash occurred at 11:27 p.m on state Route 301 north of Interstate 71 when Sarah was a passenger in a southbound buggy driven by Jonas H. Hostetler, 22, Spencer Road, Homerville. Reed was southbound on state Route 301 in a 2007 black Chevy Silverado 2500 and struck the buggy from behind, pushing it off the right side of the road. Sarah, Jonas Hostetler, Mattie Hostetler, 21, Spencer Road, Homerville, and Eli Zook, 18, Blachleyville Road, Wooster, were ejected from the buggy. All but Jonas Hostetler were injured. Sarah was transported by Town and Country EMS to Lodi Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Eli Zook and Mattie Hostetler were also taken to Akron General and have been released, a spokesperson with the hospital said Monday. Reed was not injured in the crash. Wooster Post Lt. Chad Enderby reported that the buggy was marked with gas lantern lights red/orange paint and white reflective tape.


Loading next article...

End of content

No more pages to load