OTTOVILLE
The Lima and Van Wert Posts of The Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a traffic crash in which a Putnam County man was found deceased.
On November 17th, shortly before 3:00 p.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to a single vehicle traffic crash that occurred on Road 23-Q, north of Road T in Putnam County. Upon arrival, a 2001 Pontiac minivan was found in a roadside drainage ditch with a single occupant inside. EMS personnel found the vehicle’s registered owner, Victor J. Fischbach, 79, of Ottoville, deceased inside, with no apparent external injuries.
Putnam County Coroner, Dr. Anna Horstman, arrived on scene and pronounced Mr. Fischbach dead. An autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death, as the nature and severity of the traffic crash does not appear consistent with a traffic related fatality. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor, and a properly adjusted occupant restraint device was not utilized.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted by The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Delphos, Kalida, and Ottoville Fire and EMS, and the Putnam County Coroner’s Office.
The incident remains under investigation.
