West Unity – The Defiance Post of The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating an incident which occurred on US 20A, near County Road 17, in Williams County at approximately 1:15 p.m. on October 14, 2017.
A 2010 Dodge Ram truck being driven by Brett Long, age 41, of West Unity, Ohio, was westbound on US 20A, when the vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and into a bean field. Witnesses of the incident attempted to render first aid to Mr. Long, as he was undergoing a medical episode. Mr. Long was transported to the Montpelier Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. Assisting at the scene were the Williams County Sheriff’s Office, West Unity Fire Department, Williams County EMS,
The Ohio State Highway Patrol encourages drivers and occupants to always where their seat belts, to never drive distracted or impaired, and to reduce speed during inclement weather.
