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Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

Wednesday morning crash…

This single vehicle accident occurred shortly before 11 a.m. at Shannon and Ervin Road sent the driver to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital. A witness said it appeared the driver went unconscious and the vehicle went forward at a low speed and struck a utility pole. Van Wert EMS personnel removed the driver and transported the person to the hospital. Very little damage was visible to the vehicle. Bob Barnes/VWFD photographer

POSTED: 10/15/25 at 10:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News