Jeep goes airborne in crash; local man killed

Talia Naquin
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HURON COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that happened in Huron County.

According to OSHP, around 11:30 p.m. on Monday, June 17, a Jeep Wrangler headed southbound on West River Road went off the right side of the roadway and hit a culvert storm drain cover.

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The impact sent the Jeep airborne, OSHP reports. The Jeep overturned several times before crashing into a tree, a fence post and a large raised flower bed.

The Jeep eventually landed in a private driveway off the west side of West River Road, according to a press release from OSHP.

The driver was not wearing his seatbelt, OSHP reports. He was ejected from the vehicle and killed.

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The driver was identified as Shane Webb, 37, of Willard.

“Alcohol, drug use, and speed are suspected to be factors in the crash,” OSHP reported.

The crash remains under investigation.

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