Marion Troopers Investigating a Fatal Crash

• July 8, 2024

Marion – Troopers from the Marion Post are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on July 8, 2024, at approximately 5:30 AM, on Gooding Road at the intersection of Bethlehem Road, in Marion County.

The crash involved a 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 750, driven by Robert Daso, age 48, of Marion, Ohio. The other vehicle involved was a 2012 Honda Civic, driven by Coulter Deboer, age 20, of Richwood, Ohio.

The preliminary investigation indicates Mr. Daso was traveling southbound on Gooding Road. Mr. Deboer was traveling eastbound on Bethlehem Road. Mr. Deboer failed to yield at the posted stop sign at the intersection, and was struck on the driver’s side of his vehicle by Mr. Daso. Mr. Deboer’s vehicle traveled off the southeast corner of the intersection before coming to final rest.

Mr. Daso was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Marion County Coroner, Dr. Timothy Garner. Mr. Deboer was transported from the scene by Fort Morrow EMS to Marion General Hospital for possible injuries and was later released. Mr. Daso was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by Fort Morrow Fire and EMS, Pleasant Township Fire and EMS, and Ed’s 24 Hour Towing.

The crash remains under investigation.

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