Loudonville Man Seriously Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on State Route 39

LOUDONVILLE, Ohio — A Loudonville man was flown to an Akron hospital with serious injuries following a three-vehicle crash in the 600 block of State Route 39 west of Loudonville at approximately 8:39 p.m. Saturday October 17th.

 

Howard Gayheart, 53, of Loudonville, was traveling eastbound in a black 2009 Jeep Liberty and attempting to turn left when his vehicle was struck from behind by a red 2013 Ford F-150 driven by Harley Young, 25, of Perrysville.

 

According to preliminary crash information, Young failed to maintain an assured clear distance ahead. The impact pushed Gayheart’s Jeep left of center into oncoming traffic, where it collided with a silver 2019 Ram 1500 driven by Lindsey Carr, 38, of Perrysville.

 

Gayheart was flown from the scene by LifeFlight to Summa Health in Akron with serious injuries.

 

Young was transported to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital.

 

At least one of Carr’s juvenile passengers were transported to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Information about their conditions and any injuries to Carr was not provided.

 

State Route 39 was closed for approximately 90 minutes following the crash.

 

Responding agencies included the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Loudonville Fire Department and EMS, Perrysville EMS, LifeFlight, the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office and the Loudonville Police Department.

 

The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.