Fatal Crash on Bowman Street Road near Myers Road

• October 3, 2024

Franklin Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Mansfield Post, is investigating a fatal crash involving a 2019 Nissan Rogue and a Richland County Highway Department worker.

 

The Richland County Highway Department was completing intermittent moving road maintenance along Bowman Street Road, between Myers Road and Amoy West Road.

 

Delana Kunz, age 43 of Shelby, Ohio, was operating a white Nissan Rogue SUV southeast on Bowman Street Road, south of Myers Road. Trenton Gallaway, age 20 of Lucas, Ohio, was outside of a Highway Department vehicle when he was struck, while the Nissan Rogue was attempting to pass on the left.

 

As a result of the collision, Mr. Gallaway succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The crash occurred on October 2, 2024, at approximately 2:24 P.M.

 

The Mansfield Post was assisted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Franklin Township Fire & EMS, Weller Township Fire & EMS, Richland County Coroner and Ronk’s Towing.

 

The crash remains under investigation.

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