Fatal Crash on State Route 96 at Ganges Five Points Road

• July 20, 2024

Franklin Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Mansfield Post, is investigating a fatal crash involving a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan and a 2018 Harley Davidson Street Glide Motorcycle on State Route 96 at the intersection of Ganges Five Points Road.

Paul Huffman, age 45, of Shiloh, was operating the Harley Davison Motorcycle westbound on State Route 96. Dustin Smith, age 38, of Mansfield, was operating the Dodge Grand Caravan northbound on Ganges Five Points Road. Mr. Smith failed to yield at a stop sign and was struck within the intersection by Mr. Huffman. After being struck, the motorcycle traveled off the right side of State Route 96.

The crash occurred on July 20, 2024, at approximately 4:05 P.M. Mr. Huffman was transported by Franklin Township EMS to Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

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

The crash remains under investigation.

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