Delaware Post Investigating Fatal Crash in Berkshire Township

• March 11, 2024

The Delaware Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on March 11, 2024 at approximately 1037 hours on US 36 at the intersection of Township Road 33 in Berkshire Township.

William C. Stewart, age 61, of Mount Vernon Ohio, was operating a gray 2002 Ford F-150 southbound on Township Road 33. Harjit Singh, age 41, of Greenwood Indiana, was operating a white 2019 Freightliner commercial semi westbound on US 36. Mr. Stewart failed to stop at the stop sign and struck the trailer of the commercial truck.

Mr. Stewart was transported by Delaware EMS to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. Mr. Singh did not sustain any injuries as a result of the crash.

Mr. Stewart and Mr. Singh were both wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.

The crash still remains under investigation.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, Delaware County EMS, Ohio Department of Transportation and BST&G Fire and EMS.

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