Passenger Falls Out of Vehicle and Run Over

• October 30, 2024
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Vermilion – The Ohio State Highway Patrol Sandusky Post is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on October 29, 2024, at approximately 10:35 PM on US 6 near mile marker 23 in Vermilion, Erie County.

Danny Elliott, 50, of Huron, Ohio, was driving a 1995 Dodge Ram with a malfunctioning passenger side door when he pulled out of the Patio Tavern Bar heading east on US 6. His passenger, Maxwell Patfield, 46, of Cleveland, Ohio, was not wearing a seat belt and fell out of the vehicle as they entered the roadway. Mr. Elliott drove over Mr. Patfield before stopping on the right side of the road.

Mr. Patfield was initially transported by Vermilion Township EMS to Firelands Hospital and later life-flighted to Cleveland Metro for his injuries.

The crash remains under investigation, with alcohol suspected as a contributing factor. The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, Vermilion Township EMS, and L&M Towing.

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