Norwalk Post Investigating Fatal UTV Crash

• November 14, 2024

Norwalk Post Investigating Fatal UTV Crash

 

Bloomville Village – The Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal UTV crash that occurred in Bloomville Village, Seneca County, on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 1:13 a.m.  The crash occurred on College Street at its intersection with S. Prospect Street.

Jacob Maxhimer, a 22-year-old resident of Bloomville, Ohio was driving a 2020 CFMOTO ZFORCE 800 Trail westbound on College Street when he went off the right side of the roadway.  The vehicle overturned, and Mr. Maxhimer who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected and suffered fatal injuries at the scene.

Speed and alcohol use appear to be contributing factors in the crash, which remains under investigation.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by Seneca County Sheriff’s Office, Seneca County EMS, Bloom Township Fire Department, Seneca County Coroner’s Office and Wilcox Towing.

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