Harrison Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred at 7:11 AM Saturday morning on State Route 49 north of County Road 94, in Paulding County 1 mile north of Payne.
A 2000 Toyota 4-Runner, driven by Ismael Castillo Cano, age 36, of Convoy was southbound on State Route 49. Mr. Cano crossed the center line and then drove off the left side of the roadway striking a utility pole and a ditch. The Toyota overturned several times prior to coming to rest in the field.
The vehicle sustained heavy disabling damage, Mr. Cano was transported by Emergency Medical Services to Parkview North Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead by hospital medical personnel. His vehicle was towed from the scene by R & O wrecker.
The Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, Payne Fire and EMS, and R & O Towing.
Alcohol was not a factor in the crash and Mr. Cano was wearing his seat belt. The crash remains under investigation.
