Fatal Crash on Bowman Street Road

• July 9, 2024

Franklin Township – A tragic accident on Bowman Street Road at Amoy West Road is under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Mansfield Post. The fatal crash involved a 2021 Jeep Wrangler and a 1986 Pontiac Fiero.

The incident occurred on July 9, 2024, at approximately 3:40 P.M. Joseph Crose, 73, of Mansfield, was driving the Pontiac Fiero eastbound on Amoy West Road when he failed to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign. His vehicle was struck by a Jeep Wrangler driven by 18-year-old Mary Studer, also of Mansfield, who was traveling southeast on Bowman Street Road.

Following the collision, the Pontiac veered off the right side of the road.

Mr. Crose was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Mansfield Post received support from the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Franklin Township Fire & EMS, Weller Township Fire & EMS, the Richland County Coroner, and Terry’s Towing.

The crash remains under investigation.

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