Hocking County accident under investigation

Ohio State Highway Patrol investigates Hocking County accident(file | file)
Published: Aug. 19, 2022 at 9:30 AM EDT

ATHENS, OH. (WSAZ) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that happened Thursday in Hocking County.

It happened on US 33 near SR-374 just after 11:30 p.m. on August 18.

Troopers said Arthur William Harris, 74, of Columbus, Ohio, was driving eastbound when he struck a truck driving in the westbound lanes.

Investigators said after the initial crash several other cars hit debris in the roadway.

A passenger in Harris’ car was seriously injured and flown to OhioHealth Grant Medical Center.

Troopers continue investigating the cause of the crash.