OSHP Investigating Serious Injury Crash on US 30

Joe Lyons • March 15, 2025

Vermillion Township – On Friday March 14, 2025 at approximately 11:30 AM troopers from the Ashland Highway Patrol Post were dispatched to a two-vehicle serious injury crash on US 30 (Eastbound Lanes) at the intersection of State Route 511.

A 2014 Jeep Patriot was southbound on SR 511 approaching the intersection of US 30. The Jeep failed to stop at the stop sign at US 30 and entered the intersection directly into the path of a 2015 Ford F-150 that was traveling eastbound on US 30. After the collision both vehicles traveled off the right side of the roadway and came to a final rest.

The driver of the Jeep Patriot, a 17 year old male, was transported by Hayesville Fire & EMS to Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A 17 year old female passenger was flown by Metro Life Flight to Akron City Hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the Ford F-150, Stephen Darrell Manges, of Akron, Ohio was transported by Ashland Fire & EMS to Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Ashland Fire & EMS, and Hayesville Fire & EMS.

All three individuals involved in the crash were wearing their seat-belts.

Alcohol & Drugs are not considered to be factors in the crash.

The crash is still under investigation at this time.