JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — The Jackson Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle injury crash that occurred on Sour Run Road near Valentine Road in Jackson County. The crash took place on Friday, April 21, at approximately 2:40 P.M.
Wilbur Hale, 77, of Ray, was driving a tan 2010 Ford Taurus with front-seat passenger Susie Hale, also of Ray. Mr. Hale was traveling northeast on Sour Run Road when the vehicle crossed the center line, veered off the left side of the roadway, and struck a ditch. The car then overturned and came to rest on its roof.
Mrs. Hale sustained serious injuries and was transported to Holzer Medical Center of Jackson by Jackson County E.M.S.
Sour Run Road was closed for approximately one hour for scene clearance.
The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.