CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash on Route 23 at Blackwater Road.
On November 8, 2022, at approximately 4:48 P.M. a 2012 Toyota Camry, driven by Maged Gerges, 56, of Upper Arlington, was traveling north on US 23. A 1996 Chevrolet S-10, driven by Angela Letsche, 67, of Chillicothe, was traveling west on Blackwater Road. Troopers say Letsche failed to yield at the stop sign at Blackwater Road and was struck by Mr. Gerges.
Mr. Gerges’ vehicle then overturned into the median. Ms. Letsche was transported by Green Township EMS to Adena Regional Medical Center where she succumbed to her injuries. Mr. Gerges was transported by Union Township EMS to Adena Regional Medical Center for minor injuries.
The crash remains under investigation.
