Four-Vehicle Crash in Marion Claims Life of Bucyrus Man

MARION – The Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a four-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on October 22 at approximately 10:40 a.m. on South State Street near Gurley Avenue in the City of Marion.

The preliminary investigation determined a 2016 Freightliner Cascadia tractor-trailer, operated by Thomas A. Brown, age 41, of Bucyrus, was traveling northbound on South State Street when it struck a 2023 Jeep Cherokee, 2012 Dodge Caravan, and a 2006 BMW 520, all of which were parked on the east side of the roadway. After impact, the Freightliner traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck two utility poles, an embankment, and a house before overturning.

Brown succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene. He was not wearing a safety belt at the time of the crash.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Marion Police Department, Marion Fire Department, Marion Sanitation and Streets Department, Ed’s 24Hour Service, Ron’s Towing, Precision Auto Repair & Towing, FirstEnergy’s Ohio Edison and the Marion County Coroner’s Office.

The crash remains under investigation.