Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Investigates Fatal Tractor Accident on Tannerville Road

• February 21, 2024

Baughman Township – On Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 5:40p.m., the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol was called to the scene of a one-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Tannerville Rd. South of Burkhart Rd Ext.

The initial investigation revealed that a red 1952 Farmall Super M narrow front tractor was northbound on Tannerville Rd. The tractor traveled off the right side of the roadway striking an embankment and a wooden utility pole. The tractor overturned onto its left side coming to final rest on its top.

The driver, Bradley D. Zook, age 14, of Orrville, Ohio was pronounced deceased at the scene.

At this time, the crash remains under investigation. It does not appear drugs or alcohol contributed to this crash.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by Orrville Fire and EMS and the Wayne County Coroner’s Office.

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