Ohio State Patrol Investigating a Fatal Car Crash

• April 7, 2023

Vermilion – The Sandusky Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred Saturday April 15, 2023 at 3:19 AM on US-6 near Decatur St. in the City of Vermilion, Erie County.

Tristin Gibson, age 21, of Hubert North Carolina, was driving a beige 2011 Chevrolet Malibu, and was eastbound on US-6 near Decatur St. Garrett Anderson, age 24, of Panama City Florida, was the front seat passenger of the vehicle. Mr. Gibson’s Chevrolet Malibu failed to negotiate a curve and crossed the center divider. His vehicle then went into the opposite lane of travel, struck a utility pole, and struck a private residence before coming to rest.

Mr. Gibson was not wearing a safety belt at the time of the crash. Mr. Gibson died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.

Mr. Anderson was wearing a safety belt and sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash. Mr. Anderson is currently being treated at Cleveland Metro Hospital and is listed in stable condition.

Alcohol and speed are believed to be factors in the crash. The crash remains under investigation.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted by Vermilion Police, Vermilion Fire and Rescue, Done Rite’s Towing, and Lorain County Technical Rescue.

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