Fatal Crash on State Route 13 Mile Post 7 in Richland County

Joe Lyons • July 19, 2024

Richland County, Washington Township — The Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash. The fatal crash occurred on June 19, 2024, around 5:04 AM, on State Route 13 near mile post 7.

Tarin Hoffman, age 36, of Mansfield, was driving a 2004 Dodge Dakota North on State Route 13. Ms. Hoffman drove left of center striking Kami Coe, age 34, of Ashland, who was driving A 2015 Subaru Outback south on State Route 13.

Ms. Hoffman had two passengers, Nathan Phillips, age 48, of Mansfield and Shannon Spicer, age 40 of Mansfield.

Ms. Hoffman’s vehicle overturned and came to rest on the west edge Of the roadway. Mr. Phillips was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Ms. Hoffman and Mr. Spicer were transported to Ohio Health Mansfield for serious injuries.

Ms. Coe was treated and released at the scene.

Ms. Hoffman and Mr. Spicer were not wearing seat-belts. Ms. Coe and Mr. Phillips were wearing seat-belts.

The Mansfield Post was assisted by Bellville Police Department, Washington and Jefferson Township Fire, Richland County Coroner’s Office, Mikes Marathon Towing and Ohio Department of Transportation.

The crash remains under investigation.